Chapter 2.08
METERS
Sections:
2.08.020 Adjustment for meter errors – Meters.
2.08.030 Adjustment for meter errors – Slow meters.
2.08.040 Nonregistering meters.
2.08.010 Meter reading.
Meters will be read as nearly as possible on the same day of each month. Billing periods may be monthly or bimonthly as determined by the Board pursuant to MCWDC 2.04.010. [Ord. 2019-01 § 4.]
2.08.020 Adjustment for meter errors – Meters.
If a meter tested at the request of a customer pursuant to MCWDC 2.08.090 is found to be more than two percent fast, the excess charges for the time service was rendered the customer requesting the test, or for a period of six months, whichever shall be the lesser, shall be refunded to the customer.
2.08.030 Adjustment for meter errors – Slow meters.
If a meter tested at the request of a customer pursuant to MCWDC 2.08.090 is found to be more than five percent slow, the District may bill the customer for the amount of the undercharge, based upon corrected meter readings, for the period(s) that the meter was in use, not exceeding six months. [Ord. 2019-01 § 5.]
2.08.040 Nonregistering meters.
If a meter is found to be not registering, the charges for service shall be at the minimum monthly rate or based on the estimated consumption, whichever is greater. Such estimates shall be made from previous consumption for a comparable period or by such other method as is determined by the District and its decision shall be final.
2.08.050 Meters required.
All customers receiving water service from the District shall be equipped with a meter. [Ord. 2019-01 § 6.]
2.08.060 Metered connections.
For all metered services, the District will furnish, install and maintain all meters with the owner of the property where the connection is made to pay the cost of the meter, installation and maintenance. The cost of the meter, installation and maintenance shall be in accordance with those set forth in the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, Penalties and Recovered Costs. For existing water meters which are owned by the property owner, those meters shall be of a type approved by the District and, upon replacement, those meters shall be installed and maintained by the District in accordance with this section.
2.08.070 Meter locations.
Meters, where required, should be installed at the curb, property line, or in sidewalks or in any other location designated by the District. If the owner, for any reason, desires to change the location of the meter or meters servicing the property, the property owner shall make a request to change the location of the meter(s) to the General Manager, or his or her designee, and if the request is approved, pay all fees and costs associated with the change of location of the meter(s) as set forth in the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, Penalties and Recovered Costs or as determined by the District.
2.08.080 Meter reading.
Meters should be read as nearly as possible on the same day each month, or bimonthly in the case of bimonthly billing. Readings for partial monthly or bimonthly billing periods may be done on a prorated basis.
2.08.090 Meter tests.
All meters shall be tested by the District prior to installation and no meter will be installed which registers more than two percent fast. If an owner desires to have a meter serving his or her premises tested, he or she shall request that the meter(s) be tested and make a deposit for the meter(s) tests as set forth in the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, Penalties and Recovered Costs. Once the request is granted and deposit paid, the owner shall make the meter(s) to be tested available to the District at a reasonable time during normal business hours.