Meters will be read quarterly, and customers
will be billed quarterly.
The quantity recorded by the meter shall be
considered the amount of water passing through the meter, which amount
shall be conclusive on both the customer and the Town, except as hereinafter
provided:
A.
In cases where it is found that the meter has ceased
to register or has registered inaccurately, the quantity may be determined
by the average registration of the meter in a corresponding past period
when in order, except where it appears that there has been a change
in occupancy of the premises or in the use of water, in which case
an equitable adjustment shall be made.
B.
In cases where it is found that a reading cannot be
obtained, an estimated bill will be rendered to the consumer. The
quantity will be determined by the average registration of the meter
in a corresponding past period, except where it appears that there
has been a change of occupancy in the premises or in the use of water.
In such cases, when a reading is obtained, a subsequent bill will
reflect the actual consumption. Where the estimate is in error in
excess of $10, an adjusted bill will be prepared to correct the erroneously
estimated bill. Adjustments will not be made for lesser amounts, but
approximate payments will be accepted and balances permitted to carry
forward on such erroneously estimated bills.
C.
In all cases where a meter is found to be defective,
the Town shall immediately replace the same with a meter that has
been tested and properly adjusted.
The customer shall notify the Town of any change in occupancy. No adjustment of bills will be made by the Town as between the owners or tenants. No rebate will be given for unoccupied premises unless notice of no occupancy is given as required in § 179-37 below.
All bills are due and payable net cash when rendered. In case any water bill or charges provided in and by these rules shall not be paid within 30 days following the rendering of the bill, such bill shall be delinquent. The Town or its agents may then discontinue water service, at its or their option, and, if not paid within 60 days after such bill has become delinquent, the Town or its agents shall shut off water service to the customer, and service will not be reestablished until such unpaid charges, together with the charge for restoration of service as elsewhere provided herein (§ 179-42), are fully paid.
Any customer may discontinue water service by
giving the Town written notice not less than 10 days prior to the
discontinuance, and all liability for charges for service rendered
after the discontinuance of service, as herein provided for, shall
cease.
