Kingdom City Water Meter Repair/Damage ordinance (§ 700.420)
Chapter 700: Water Regulations · Article VII. Water Service
In short: If a water meter stops registering properly from wear, defects or other faults of the meter, the Village repairs or replaces it free. If the meter is destroyed or damaged by hot water or by accidental or willful breakage, the customer pays for the repair or replacement.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. If a water meter in service ceases to register properly because of wear and tear, defects or other faults of the meter, it shall be repaired or replaced with another meter by the Village without charge.
B. If the meter has been destroyed or is damaged by hot water or by accidental or willful breakage, the expense of repairing or replacing the meter shall be paid by the consumer.
Official source: Village of Kingdom City official Code of Ordinances (online), § 700.420
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.