INFORMATION ON OUTSIDE WATER METERS
Outside water meters can be installed to monitor water used for watering lawns, gardens, washing cars, etc. Customers will be billed for water usage on these meters along with the monthly customer rental charge based on the size of the meter installed; no sewer charges are billed. There is a one-time meter installation charge of $40.00.
It is the homeowner’s responsibility to have the necessary plumbing done for this meter. The utility will provide the meter, the plumber will install the meter. Once the meter is installed the utility will inspect and seal the meter. Installation of a second water meter is to be used for irrigation only. Any changes to the plumbing, for the installation of an irrigation meter, are the owner’s responsibility. The irrigation meter will be read and billed monthly.
Meters are to be adjacent to each other, and should comply with Ordinance Section 9-1-35.
A City inspection does require a permit for a back flow preventer. For more information, please contact the inspections department at 246-4268.
ADDITIONAL METER RENTAL CHARGE
If a customer requests the installation of an additional meter to receive credit for clear water not discharged into the sanitary sewer system, or if a sewerage service customer who is not a customer of the water utility requests the installation of a meter to determine the volume of sewage discharged in the sanitary sewer system, the utility shall furnish and install this additional meter. This rate shall be applied only to single-family residential and small commercial customers. A rental fee shall be charged for the use of this meter and the following rates shall apply:
· 5/8 – inch meter $3.25 per month ($39.00/year)
· 3/4 - inch meter $3.25 per month ($39.00/year)
· 1 - inch meter $5.00 per month ($60.00/year)
· 1 1/4 – inch meter $6.75 per month ($81.00/year)
· 1 1/2 – inch meter $8.50 per month ($102.00/year)
· 2 – inch meter $13.50 per month ($162.00/year)
NOTE:
If at any time the owner decides to discontinue the use of the irrigation meter, it shall be their responsibility to make any necessary plumbing changes. This shall include capping of the unused irrigation line upstream any existing valves. A time will be arranged for the utility to shut the water off so that this can be done.
Any questions or to arrange for the delivery of a meter, please call our Water Department at
243-0436.
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