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ings.
No accounts are rendered for water supplied to Government administrative build-
The use of main water for flushing purposes is not permitted except in the Peak District. Government Buildings, Hospitals and certain isolated cases specially sanctioned
METER RENTAL CHARGES.
These are payable in advance and are as follows:-
3" Meter $6 per annum.
1"
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11
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27
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60
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Proportionate refunds are granted.
There are approximately 8,000 meters in
use.
WASTE DETECTION AND PREVENTION
A staff of 11 Waterworks Inspectors is employed on meter reading and house ser- vice inspection. The House Service Maintenance Staff also assists. All new services are inspected before being approved.
COLLECTION OF REVENUE.
Quarterly accounts are prepared by the Water Department and collected by the
Treasury.
Payment is enforced by disconnecting the supply after several warnings and this is generally effective.
Owners are held responsible, by guarantee, for payment of all water charges.
Deposits are required from Water Boat Companies and Contractors requiring build- ing supplies also from tenants, when by special arrangement their guarantee is accepted.