A. The property owner shall provide a suitable location for water meter installation. This location shall provide for ready access to the water meter for installation and servicing. In structures where a suitable indoor location for the water meter is unobtainable, a meter pit shall be installed at the owner’s expense. When manufactured housing or any other structure without a basement, is located on a site that is or will be connected to the Winchester Water System, a meter pit will be required. When an existing structure is replaced with said type of structure, a meter
pit will be installed prior to having water turned on to the new structure.
B. Water meters shall be sized by the Water Department. All 5/8 x 3/4 inch meters and accessories will be provided by the Water Department. If a meter larger than 5/8 x 3/4 inch is required, the expense of purchasing the appropriate sized meter, backflow, and accessories will be with the property owner.
C. All 5/8 x 3/4 inch water meters, backflows, and accessory equipment are the property of the Water Department.
D. It shall be the responsibility of every owner of property whereon a water meter is installed to take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to such meter, including freezing. Before closing and draining off the water from any building wherein a water meter is installed, the owner shall give five days notice to the Water Department, and arrange to have the water meter removed. The owner shall be liable for all damage to water meters and associated equipment provided by the Water Department resulting from neglect or failure to give notice.
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