N.J. Admin. Code § 7:11-5.18

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

Section 7:11-5.18 - Meter failure

(a) In the event of meter malfunction involving variances greater than two percent from actual, the Authority may estimate the amounts of water actually withdrawn and base charges upon such estimates rather than meter readings, without prejudice to the right of the purchaser in the event of any dispute to pursue any legal remedy in connection therewith. Such estimates shall be based on the purchaser's average daily withdrawals, with due consideration of the scale of plant operation before and during the breakdown period, or on such other method as the Authority shall select.

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

(c) In the event of failure of the purchaser to comply with the order set forth in (b) above, the 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 applicable rate schedule.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:11-5.18