All water rates are payable quarterly, and the minimum
rate shall be payable even though no water is consumed, so long as the service
shall be considered as connected with the district main, unless shut off by
authority of the district at the curb box or otherwise at the request of the
owner. The minimum rate shall be payable even though the water has been shut
off when such discontinuance has been made by someone not authorized by the
district.
All water bills shall be due and payable within 15 days
of the billing date. After 15 days and prior to the expiration of 30 days
from the billing date, a penalty equal to 5% of the amount remaining due shall
be added to said bill. After the expiration of 30 days, a penalty equal to
10% of the amount unpaid shall be added to that bill.
Said water charges shall constitute a lien upon the real
properties served by the water system of the district, and such lien shall
be prior and superior to every other lien or claim except the lien of an existing
tax, assessment, water rate, sewer rent or other lawful charge imposed by
the town.