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For water service of a temporary nature, applicants shall be required to pay in advance the estimated cost of installation and removal of metering equipment and materials, plus a reasonable depreciation charge for the use of the equipment and material furnished by the department. The applicant shall also pay the water bill in advance based upon an estimate of the quantity to be used or the applicant shall otherwise establish satisfactory credit. A deposit equal to the value of any equipment loaned by the department will be required.

A. Time Limit. Temporary service connections shall be disconnected and terminated within six months after installation unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the department.

B. Charge for Water Served. Charges for water furnished through a temporary service connection shall be at the established rates set forth in the current water rate schedule.

C. Responsibility for Meters and Installation. The customer shall use all due care to prevent damage to the meter or to any other loaned facilities of the department. If the meter or other facilities are damaged, the cost of making repairs thereto shall be deducted from the deposit refund. If the loaned materials are returned in satisfactory condition and all bills are paid, the full amount of the equipment deposit will be returned to the customer at the termination of service.