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( 'I. TUESDAY MAY 10, 1983 Readings may be estimated on occasion as necessary, but all initial and final bills will be based on actual meter readings. In the event of a bypass, of the stoppage of or the failure of any meter to register the full amount of water consumed, the customer will be billed for such period on an estimated con- sumption based upon his use of water in a similar period of like use. ..- In the event of a water leak exterior to the structure being served and on the customer's side of the meter, a billing credit may be given on normal sewer charges, based upon prior records of water consumption. A delayed payment service charge will be applied to all accounts if a bill is not paid within twenty-two (22) days of the billing date. The delayed payment charge shall be ten (10) percent of any balance in arrear. The delayed payment charge shall not apply to any amount of the bill which the City collects as a consumer utility tax. The customer will be charged a service charge of $10.00 for any check received by the City and returned by a bank. ARTICLE IX Disconnection and Reconnection Sec. 9.3 Reconnection Where disconnection has occurred as a result of non-payment, service will be reconnected within eight (8) regular working hours after receipt of payment. In cases of disconnection for non-payment, the City will levy a reconnect ion charge, as follows: a. For residential and small general service customers - $10.00. b. For all other customers - actual cost. In cases of disconnection for fraud or violation of these terms and conditions, the City will charge the customer the actual cost in the event of reconnection. In all cases of disconnection, a deposit may be required (where none previously existed) prior to reconnection.