4.03.130 Water Meters

All facilities/structures that are connected to the community water system are required to install a water meter. All meters for measurement of utility services provided shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Department in such locations as determined by the Department. All water meters shall be the property of the Utility Department and shall be maintained by it. All meters shall remain accessible to Department personnel and no person shall obstruct, damage or tamper with any meter. Such obstruction, damage or tampering shall be a violation of this ordinance and subject the violator to actual damages and civil penalties under this ordinance. The assignee of the property on which the meter is located shall be responsible for all damage to or tampering with the turn off/on water valve, and remote readout attached to such meter.