[Ord. 2004-2, 6/7/2005]
There is hereby imposed a connection fee for each connection
made to the water system of the Township which is due and payable
at the time an application for connection permit is filed as hereinabove
provided. The connection fee shall be established by resolution, from
time to time, by the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 2004-2, 6/7/2005]
1.
Water rates and charges shall be applicable to all water service
rendered by the Township within the Township or the Township's jurisdiction.
For each connected 5/8 inch and 3/4 inch meter:
First 10,000 gallons
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$40 per quarter
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10,001 — 20,000 gallons
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$1.30 per 1,000 gallons
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In excess of 20,000 gallons
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$1.20 per 1,000 gallons
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2.
There are intended to be no exemptions from charges for water service
under these regulations regardless of the fact that these services
may be rendered to charitable or community organizations; provided,
however, that such facilities may be exonerated by appropriate action
of the Township.
[Ord. 2004-2, 6/7/2005]
1.
All bills for water service shall be sent to the owners of the respective
properties connected with the water system as distinguished from lessees,
tenants or purchasers under agreement of sale. Nothing herein shall
be construed, however, to prevent the Township from collecting amounts
due from any person legally liable therefore, upon written notice
to such party of the amount due.
2.
Bills for residential and commercial units connected to the water
system shall be rendered quarterly on the first day of the month following
three calendar months or part thereof in which service was provided
to the billing unit. Such bills are payable immediately upon receipt
thereof. If not paid within 15 days from the date of such bill, there
shall be added to the bill a penalty of 10%. Failure to make payment
within 45 days at the quarterly billing date applicable will then
result in discontinuance of water service for which a fee, as established
from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, shall
also be paid in addition to all delinquent amounts prior to turning
on the water.
3.
The effective date for the commencement of billing for water service
shall be the first day of the month following the date when the connection
was made.
4.
Water rates due and payable to the Township shall be collected and
the collection shall be enforced in the manner provided by law for
the assessment and collection of charges and enforcement thereof through
municipal liens and otherwise under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
5.
If a check received in payment of a consumer's account is returned
to the Township unpaid by the consumer's bank and cannot be redeposited
by the Township for payment on the second attempt, a charge for the
returned check, which amount may be established from time to time
by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, will be added to the consumer's
account.
[Ord. 2004-2, 6/7/2005]
1.
Water Meters. The Township will furnish and install free of charge
a Township-approved water meter to all persons who make application
for and are issued a permit to connect to the Londonderry Township
Water System. (See § 201(5)). The water meter will be installed
by the Township or its designated contractor when notified by the
permit applicant that the applicant's plumber has completed the plumbing
installation. The plumber will provide piping for the appropriate
water meter which is to be utilized in the dwelling. Use of water
without being metered is prohibited.
2.
Care of Water Meters. Water meters must be kept accessible at all
times to facilitate the meter reading. Storage items or refuse must
not be placed close to the water meter. The water meter can be subject
to freezing causing damage and rendering the water meter useless.
When installed, the location selected must be a location providing
protection against freezing. If at any time a water meter is allowed
to freeze and becomes damaged, the property owner, who is responsible
for the water payment bill, will be required to pay the cost for a
new and usable replacement meter. A separate invoice will be rendered
by the Township for the new water meter and is payable prior to installation
of the meter. Cost of a replacement water meter shall be as established
from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
3.
A curb valve box shall be installed by the Township for providing
a means to shut off the water supply in case of an emergency. It is
unlawful to cover a curb valve box for any reason without notifying
the Township. The Township is responsible to raise the curb valve
box to the desired level.