25Testing of meters

25 Testing of meters

25 Testing of meters

(1) In objection to a meter reading, an owner or occupier of land for which a meter has been installed may apply to the water supply authority to test the meter.

(2) An application to test a meter must be in a form approved by the water supply authority.

(3) If the meter registers less than 3% above the quantity of water passed through the meter, the person who required the test must pay the fee determined by the water supply authority for carrying out the test.

(4) If the meter registers 3% or more above the quantity of water passed through the meter—

(a) an adjustment proportionate to the percentage of error must be made in the reading objected to and in further readings before the meter is removed, and

(b) the water supply authority must bear the expenses of the test.