§ 122-50. Water meters generally.

(a)

Each customer of the county receiving water must have a water meter which measures flow and which is the ultimate basis for water charges. Meters two inch in size or less shall be furnished by, installed by and remain the property of the county and shall be accessible to and subject to its control. Meters are not transferable to another property, including meters issued for construction purposes. Meters larger than two inches shall be provided and installed by customers. Meter type, design and installation shall be prescribed and approved by the utilities engineer. Meters are not transferable to another property, including meters issued for construction purposes. The customer shall provide meter space to the county at a suitable and readily accessible location.

(b)

Before a meter is installed, all meter installation fees, connection charges and contributions-in-aid-of-construction which are due must be paid. The installation fee to be paid is the amount in effect when the meters are installed.

(c)

Customers may have separate meters for irrigation purposes only. The meter to be furnished by the county shall be sized to be compatible with the existing line and main sizes according to county standards and specifications. The customer shall be required to provide a proper service connection and service line in accordance with the county standards and specifications. Meter sizes other than those originally specified or intended shall be as approved by the utilities engineer .

(Res. No. 86-116, § 20, 8-14-86; Ord. No. 01-10, § 14, 4-5-01)