WATER METERS

Colorado Springs City Code ch. 12, art. 4, pt. 7

in effect

Colorado Springs City Code § 12.4.701 METER REQUIRED

12.4.701: METER REQUIRED: Except as otherwise provided by contract, tariff, or City Council resolution 1 , Utilities shall install a water meter at the premises of each user of the water supply system. The meter shall be capable of measuring the consumption of water at the premises, which measurement shall be recorded at periodic intervals as necessary for the purpose of determining the amount of applicable user charges. One or more meters shall be installed at each of the premises for each user charge rate at which the user receives service at the premises. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42) Notes 1 | 1. See resolution 505-79, concerning unmetered water service rates for specific users.

Colorado Springs City Code § 12.4.702 REMOTE READERS

12.4.702: REMOTE READERS: Where a remote reader exists at the premises of a user of the water supply system, and a discrepancy exists between the reading on the remote reader and the reading on the inside meter at the premises, the reading on the inside meter shall prevail for the purpose of determining the amount of applicable user charges. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42)

Colorado Springs City Code § 12.4.703 METERS; INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

12.4.703: METERS; INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE: All water meters shall be furnished and installed by Utilities at the expense of Utilities and Utilities shall retain ownership of the meters. Utilities shall perform all necessary maintenance and/or repair of meters, including replacement of meters; provided, however, that the property owner shall be responsible for protecting the meter against freezing and damage. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42)

Colorado Springs City Code § 12.4.704 METERING FACILITIES; INSTALLATION AND LOCATION

12.4.704: METERING FACILITIES; INSTALLATION AND LOCATION: A. The owner or developer of each premises served or to be served by the water supply system shall provide and install sufficient and proper meter loops and other necessary facilities for the installation of a water meter. The facilities shall be provided and installed at the expense of the owner or developer and in accord with all applicable ordinances of the City and rules and regulations of Utilities. No meter shall be installed until the facilities have been inspected and approved by Utilities. B. The location of meter installation facilities and other metering equipment upon the premises shall be designated by the Chief Executive Officer. The location shall provide for adequate clearance to ensure that the meter and appurtenant facilities and equipment are readily accessible for the purposes of reading, testing, maintenance and repairing the meter. The location of the meter and appurtenant facilities shall be to prevent obstruction of or interference with traffic streets, driveways, sidewalks, hallways or other passageways, or the opening or closing of doors or windows, and to provide for protection from hazard. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 18-42)

Source: City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, City Code and City Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coloradospringsco/latest/coloradosprings_co/0-0-0-19947Fetched: 11/1/2026