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Sec. 344. Meter rates for water.

Water rates shall be as follows:

Domestic Rates, minimum charge per month or fractional part
thereof, $1.00.

       

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Per 1000 cu. ft. 
First 1000 cu. ft.  $2.62½ 
Next 1000 cu. ft. to 2000 cu. ft.  2.25 
Next 1000 cu. ft. to 3000 cu. ft.  1.50 
Next 1000 cu. ft. to 4000 cu. ft.  $1.12½ 
All over 4000 cu. ft.  .90 
Factory Rates minimum charge per month $5.00 
First 10,000 cu. ft.  .97½ 
Next 20,000 cu. ft. to 30,000 cu. ft.  .82½ 
Next 10,000 cu. ft. to 40,000 cu. ft.  .75 
All over 40,000 cu. ft.  .60 

Consumers outside of the City limits 50 per cent additional.

If any water meter shall fail to register, the charge shall be
estimated from the readings for the three preceding months.

Water rates for every consumer using water solely for domestic
uses for himself and family and not exceeding two roomers
or boarders shall be payable quarterly in advance.

Water rates for all other consumers shall be payable monthly
in advance.

This section shall not apply to special contracts for the use of
water authorized by the Council.