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Adopted by Council on 9/5/2006 <br /> SUMMER WATER USAGE POLICY <br /> The City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of customer fairness and <br /> sound public policy to establish a summer water usage policy. This policy will more <br /> accurately reflect summer sewer usage by eliminating outside water usage that is not <br /> contributing to the wastewater collection system.For those customers who use a large <br /> amount of water in the summer to water lawns and gardens,this policy should result in a <br /> reduction in the summer sewer bills.(Sewer fees are based on water usage). <br /> Summer Sewer Fee Policy <br /> The City will use a quarterly water usage average for the months of November through <br /> January to determine sewer fees for the summer months of June,July,and August. <br /> The first averaged usage will show up on the July statement which reflects June's usage. <br /> Water Customers with Irrigation Systems <br /> If a customer has installed an irrigation/sprinkler system,the"Summer Sewer Fee <br /> Policy"will not apply.The customer will fall under the"Dual Water Meter Policy"and <br /> has the option of installing a dual water meter. (See policy below). <br /> Dual Water Meter <br /> The"Dual Water Meter Policy"applies to residential/commercial water/sewer customers <br /> who choose to install an irrigation/sprinkler system for outside water use. Those <br /> customers with irrigation/sprinkler systems have the option of installing a dual water <br /> meter.This meter will reflect the water usage for the irrigation system and customers will <br /> not be charged a sewer fee for this usage. <br /> The type of meter to be installed will be determined by the City Water/Wastewater <br /> Manager.Meters are available at City Hall.The customer is responsible for the cost of <br /> the dual meter and for the installation of the meter.The customer shall contact the City <br /> for an inspection when the dual meter has been installed. <br /> For questions about this policy,contact City Hall at 218-568-5222. <br /> Sr\Sandv Documents\City Clerk\Policies\Water Usaec\Sum..Water Usage Policv2.doc <br />