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Munici c LD'tiiwties pan vice Lines _... ..........._ Rules aft o q tions Water will not be turned on unless the customer, or responsible adult representing the customer, is present to check leakage or open taps on the premises, inside or outside the building. The Utility will not be responsible for water usage or water damage incurred by a service start. The customer or their adult agent must allow the authorized representative of the Utility access to the premises to inspect for any violation of these Rules and Regulations. Use of a meter "jumper", a pipe installed in place of a meter, is strictly prohibited, except temporarily for testing in new construction. Plumbers installing new plumbing, e.g., for housing starts, must remove any such device after testing, and shut off water service at the curb. Temporary turn -on to test plumbing will require advance payment of the service charge specified in the Water Rates and Charges tariff. Provided there is a working curb valve, the water will be turned on at the curb and turned off the same day. Any turn on requiring longer than seventy-two (72) hours of service must be handled as a permanent start. V. BILLING AND COLLECTION A. Billin Regular billings may include charges for: 1. Water; 2. Sewage; 3. Sales tax; 4. Trash collection; 5. Fire hydrant protection; 6. Fire protection (private); 7. County recycling; 8. Operation re -leaf (Clean Air); 9. Water service line repair; 10. Sewer service line repair; 11. Late fees; 12. Any non -recurring charge; or any 13. Other charge so designated by Ordinance. All accounts will be billed monthly with the exception of sprinkler accounts. Sprinkler accounts will be read and billed six (6) times per year. All charges shall be as set forth by ordinance or applicable utility tariffs. All billings for water and sewer usage will be based on monthly 5