(a) Since each water-using and sewer-using unit is required to have its water measured by an individual, separate meter which is accessible and in working order, the provisions set out in this Section apply to all unmetered water-using or sewer-using units. The higher charges are to encourage owners of unmetered units to install meters, keep them accessible and in good repair. These charges are necessary to cover the costs of the additional administrative burden created by the existence of unmetered water-using units.

(b) When, through no fault of the user, a meter cannot be read to determine charges for a billing period, the Town Manager shall estimate charges based on meter usage for the previous billing period. Rate adjustments to the actual usage will be made on the next bill for which a meter reading is taken, provided that the meter was operating and recording accurately during this period as required.

(c) Residential. During periods when meters are being read, unmetered residential units shall be charged at two and one-half (2.5) times the highest previous bill for actual usage.

(d) Commercial. During periods when meters are being read, unmetered commercial units shall be charged at two and one-half (2.5) times the highest previous bill for actual usage. (Prior code 13.08.050)