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Summer Water Usage Policy (Option #1) <br /> The City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of <br /> customer fairness and sound public policy to establish a summer water usage <br /> policy. This policy will more accurately reflect summer sewer usage by <br /> eliminating outside water usage that is not contributing to the wastewater <br /> collection system. For those customers who use a large amount of water in <br /> the summer to water lawns and gardens, this policy will result in a reduction <br /> in the summer sewer bills. (Sewer fees are based on water usage) <br /> The City will use a quarterly water usage for the months of November <br /> through January to determine sewer fees for the summer months of June, <br /> July, and August. <br /> The first averaged usage will show up on the July statement, which <br /> reflects June's usage. <br /> Water Customers with Irrigation Systems (Option #2) <br /> If a customer has an irrigation/sprinkler system, they have the option <br /> of installing a second water meter. The second meter will reflect the water <br /> usage for the irrigation system and customers will not be charged a sewer <br /> fee for this usage. <br /> The type of meter to be installed will be determined by the City <br /> Water/Wastewater Supervisor. Meters are available by contacting City Hall. <br /> The customer is responsible for the cost of the second meter and for the <br /> installation of the meter. The customer shall also contact the City for an <br /> inspection when the second meter has been installed. If the customer does <br /> choose to go with this option of a second meter, the summer usage policy <br /> will not apply. <br /> If you have any questions about this policy, please contact City Hall at <br /> 218-568-5222. <br />