Meters or other measuring devices, which shall not be provided in connection with the operation of a public water supply system, but which shall be required or permitted under provisions of this part, shall be furnished and installed by the owner of the improved property at his expense, shall be under the control of this Township and may be tested, inspected or repaired by this Township whenever necessary. Such owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and safekeeping of such meter or other measuring device and all repairs thereto shall be made at the expense of such owner, whether such repairs shall be made necessary by ordinary wear and tear or other causes. Bills for such repairs, if made by this Township, shall be due and payable immediately upon completion of such repairs and shall be collected in the same manner as quarterly bills for sewer rentals or charges.
No user shall modify plumbing which would alter or affect the measurement of water passing through a meter prior to written notification and prior approval of the Township. The Township shall inspect any such modifications to determine the effectiveness and suitability of the modification and the effect on the measuring the consumption of water which would flow into the sewer system.
Representatives of this Township shall have the right of access at reasonable times to any part of any property served by the sewer system and any meters used for purposes of establishing or determining volumes for purposes of this part.