N.J. Admin. Code § 7:11-3.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:11-3.20 - Meter failure

(a) The user shall use reasonable care that the installed flow meter or measuring device required at 7:11-3.19 is properly operating at all times.

(b) If the installed flow meter or measuring device is broken or improperly operating during any period of time, the New Jersey Water Supply Authority shall make necessary estimates or adjustments to determine the amounts of water withdrawn and to be charged for during any period of meter or measuring device failure, provided that said estimates or adjustments shall be based on the daily quantity contracted for by the user, with due consideration of the scale of plant operation before and during the breakdown period, or on such other method as the New Jersey Water Supply Authority shall determine in its discretion.

(c) In the event of repeated or prolonged failure of any meter or measuring device to operate properly, the user shall, upon Authority order, repair or replace the meter or other measuring device at the user's cost and expense.

(d) In the event of failure of the user to comply with the order set forth in (c) above within a reasonable period, the New Jersey Water Supply Authority may order suspension of withdrawal until the faulty meter or other measuring device has been repaired or replaced provided that such suspension shall not excuse the purchaser from payment of charges set forth in the New Jersey Water Supply Authority's most current Rate Schedule.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:11-3.20