W. Va. Code R. § 150-35-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 150-35-4 - Billing

4.1. Calculating the bill. -- All bills for Innovative, Alternative Sewer Disposal Service shall state whether the charge is based upon quantities of water consumed at the premises, flat rate or other basis.

4.2. No public water. -- When public water is not available to the customer, the sewer utility may issue a flat rate bill or install a water meter on the customer's water well or water supply system to the premises being served and issue a bill based upon quantities of water consumed.

4.2.a. If the utility elects to install a water meter, it must first acquire rights of way from the customer that allow the utility to access the metering equipment and inspect the customer facilities. The rights of way shall be recorded in the real property records at the Court House in the County in which the customer property is located.

4.2.b. Any water meter installed by the sewer utility pursuant to this rule shall be subject to the calibration requirement in the Commission Rules for the Government of Water Utilities, 150CSR7. The meter shall be calibrated and maintained by the utility.

4.3. Public service district and municipal sewer utility customers who do not connect. -- Customers of public service sewer districts and municipal sewer utilities who are not connected to Available Innovative, Alternative Sewage Disposal Service after appropriate notice has been given shall be billed based on actual water consumption or the average monthly water consumption based upon the owner's, tenant's, or occupant's specific customer class.

W. Va. Code R. § 150-35-4