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BIRCH HILLS COUNTY
POLICY NO. 34
RE: TESTING OF WATER METERS
POLICY: From time to time customers on the metered water systems
claim a discrepancy between what they believe is accurate water usage and
what is the actual usage registered on the meter.
In the event that a customer requests that the water meter be tested for
accuracy, the following procedures will be followed.
1. County staff will remove the meter in question and install a temporary
meter.
2. The meter in question will be sent out for testing by a qualified
company.
3. The customer requesting the testing shall pay upfront, for the removal,
testing, handling and installation of the water meter.
4. If the flow test of the water meter indicates that metering was
inaccurate to the detriment of the customer, the County shall reimburse
the customer for the costs previously paid.
In the event the customer does not
wish to pay the costs of testing, the usage registered on the meter will be
deemed to be accurate and water consumption costs payable accordingly.
POLICY ADOPTED: July 09, 2003
MOTION NO. 12-09(07-03)
POLICY REVISED:
MOTION NO.
POLICY RESCINDED:
MOTION NO.