Meter and Water Policies
METER AND WATER POLICIES:
1. All meters must be set by the City of Boulder or HHWSD.
2. It is the owner's responsibility to keep the meter pit level with the ground and to maintain at least 3 feet of unobstructed access surrounding the meter and 5 feet of vertical clearance above the meter pit.
3. Meter damage due to apparent negligence by the owner or his agent will be the owner's liability and the cost of repair will be at the owner's expense.
4. No person shall tamper or interfere with any meter or meter seal or so arrange water service or piping so that the meter will not record the usage of water.
5. No person shall make any tap or install any device or plumbing connection within the meter pit.
6. The District shall maintain, test, and repair all meters as required. Any leak around the meter should be reported to the Manager.
7. Failure to adhere to these policies may force the District to hire contractors to amend the failure. Costs of the repair will be added to the homeowner's water charges. (However, notice will be sent prior to hiring the contractors and 30 days will be allowed to correct the situation.) Violating any of these policies could result in legal action or discontinuance of service.
8. DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE THE COVER FROM THE METER PIT. IF YOU HAVE CAUSE TO ENTER THE METER PLEASE CONTACT THE MANAGER.