Kingdom City Utility Meters; Monthly Readings ordinance (§ 700.150)
Chapter 700: Water Regulations · Article II. Utilities Generally
In short: Water meters are provided free by the Village and remain its property. If a meter can't be read because of something the customer caused or controls, the first estimate brings a warning letter, the second adds a $50.00 charge, and the third disconnects service until the problem is fixed and disconnection fees are paid.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. All connections for water shall be metered by meters furnished by the Village without charge. All meters shall remain the property of the Village.
B. An attempt shall be made to read all utility meters monthly. If the meter cannot be read do to no fault of the consumer, the Village will estimate the reading. The following month the Village will obtain an actual reading and adjust the consumer's bill accordingly.
C. In the event that a meter cannot be read do to something caused by or under the control of the consumer, the following steps shall be followed:
1. The first time the meter reading shall be estimated, and the user shall receive a letter stating the problem.
2. The second time the meter reading shall be estimated, the user shall pay an additional fifty dollars ($50.00) charge; and the user shall receive a letter stating the problem.
3. The third time, services shall be disconnected and shall remain disconnected until the problem is resolved and all fees for disconnection have been paid.
Official source: Village of Kingdom City official Code of Ordinances (online), § 700.150
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.