Service pipes between the cellar wall and meter
likely to be exposed to freezing temperatures must be effectively
protected from freezing by the property owner.
Extensions to or changes in existing mains or
the construction of new mains within the township may be initiated
by the Township Committee or upon petition from property owners or
citizens upon forms provided by the township. The Township Committee
shall prescribe the terms and conditions upon which such petition
will be granted and shall require the written acceptance and guaranty
thereof by the petitioner. After such petition shall be granted by
the Township Committee, the township will direct the Water Department
to proceed as promptly as practicable with the work.
The minimum size of water pipe extensions shall
be not less than eight inches. No dead-end water line shall be permitted
without written consent of the Water Department.
In all cases where meters are to be installed,
the Water Department shall determine the size, proper location and
the manner in which such meter shall be installed and protected.
The Water Department shall test the accuracy and condition of any meter upon the written request of the owner or occupant and upon the payment in advance of the fee prescribed in §
159-16. If the meter is found to register over 3% fast, another meter will be substituted therefor and the test fee refunded; and the Water Department may adjust the last water bill upon such basis as it may deem just and reasonable.