[Code 1962 §31-22; CC 1979 §30-158]
It shall be the duty of the property owner or customer to have
the premises so plumbed that a water meter can be set in a convenient
place adjacent to the property line of the premises served so that
it will be convenient for reading, inspecting and servicing. All meters
set shall be and remain the property of the City and remain under
its control at all times; however, by agreement between a customer
and the City, the customer may purchase, at his/her sole cost, a meter
of a size greater than that of meters supplied by the City and water
service shall be furnished through such meter under the same regulations
and conditions as though the meter were owned by the City.
[Code 1962 §31-23; CC 1979 §30-159]
The correct reading of a water meter shall be deemed to be the
amount of water used by a customer. Should any customer question the
accuracy of the registering of his/her meter, the City will test the
meter and if it be found to be more than two percent (2%) fast then
an adjustment will be made. If, however, the test shows the meter
is not over registering, then the customer shall pay the sum of one
dollar ($1.00) for such testing. The customer or his/her representative
may be present at such testing.
[Code 1962 §31-24; CC 1979 §30-160]
Should a customer of City water service demand the rereading
of his/her meter and it is found to have been overread, it shall be
corrected and the proper bill rendered. If upon rereading it is found
that the meter was correctly read, the customer may be charged the
sum of one dollar ($1.00) which shall be paid to the City for such
rereading.
