Supplement No. 8

Water-Pa. P.U.C. No. 1

BOROUGH OF QUAKERTOWN

Quakertown, Pennsylvania

RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS

GOVERNING THE

DISTRIBUTION OF WATER

IN THE

TERRITORY OUTSIDE THE BOROUGH OF QUAKERTOWN

INCLUDING

A PORTION OF RICHLAND TOWNSHIP,

BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

ISSUED: August 30, 1991 EFFECTIVE: September 4, 1991

BY: David L. Woglom Filed pursuant to Order

Borough Manager Docket No. R-912036 of the

Borough of Quakertown Pennsylvania Public Utility

15-35 North Second Street Commission, dated August 29, Quakertown, PA 18951 1991.

NOTICE

THIS TARIFF MAKES INCREASES IN EXISTING RATES.

(See Fifth Revised Page No. 2.)

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LIST OF CHANGES MADE BY THIS SUPPLEMENT

INCREASES

Rates for general water service and fire protection service are increased by varying percentages. The overall increase in annual operating revenues is approximately 42.1%.

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Page

Title Page Supplement No. 8

List of Changes Made by This Supplement . 2 Fifth Revised

Table of Contents 3 Fourth Revised

Definitions 4 Original

Schedule of Water Rates 5 Fifth Revised

Bills and Payments 6 First Revised

Bills and Payments 7 First Revised

Rules and Regulations 8 First Revised

Application for Service Connections 8 First Revised

Consumer' Deposits 8 First Revised

Connection Facilities 8A Original

Private Fire Protection Facilities 8A Original

Application for Water Service 8A Original

Misappropriation of Water 9 Original

Maintenance of Service Lines 9 Original

Meter Installation 9 Original

Protection of Meters 10 Original

Reading Meters 10 Original

Testing Meters 11 First Revised

Adjustment of Bills for Meter Errors 11 First Revised

Adjustment of Bills for Meter Errors 11A Original

No Tampering with Facilities 12 First Revised

Leaks and Defective Plumbing 12 First Revised

Control of Water Supply 12 First Revised

Vacating Premises 13 Original

Waste Prohibited 13 Original

Access to Properties 13 Original

No Unauthorized Connections 13 Original

Turning Off Water 14 First Revised

Extension of Mains 14 First Revised

Form of Extension Deposit Agreement 16 Original

Public Fire Protection 21 First Revised

Authority to Interrupt, Discontinue, or Terminate Service 21 First Revised

Amendments of Rules and Regulations 21A Original

Water Conservation Contingency Plan 22 Original

Authority to Impose Conservation Measures 22 Original

Curtailment of Nonessential Use 22 Original

Priorities and Procedures 23 Original

Water Rationing Plan – Pennsylvania

Emergency Management Council 24 Original

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DEFINITIONS

(a) “Borough” shall mean the Borough of Quakertown, Bucks County, Pa.

(b) “business” shall include commercial, industrial and ‘professional activity.

(c) “Consumer” shall include a person, partnership, association or corporation, and shall mean anyone to whom water is supplied by the Borough, whether as owner or tenant.

(d) “dwelling unit” shall mean a habitation intended for occupancy by a single family.

(e) “Property” shall mean the following:

(i) a building or enclosure occupied as a single dwelling unit or business;

(ii) a combination of buildings in a common enclosure occupied as a single dwelling unit or business;

(iii) one side of a double house with a solid vertical partition wall occupied as a single dwelling unit;

(iv) each dwelling unit, business, or profession in addition to the first dwelling unit, business or profession occupying the same building or enclosure, regardless of whether or net any additional plumbing facilities arc existing with respect to such dwelling units, businesses, or professions in addition to those installed or existing in the first thereof.

(f) “Water System” means all the facilities of the Borough for the supplying of water to Consumers.

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SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES (I)

There are imposed upon Consumers for water service with respect to each Property served outside the Borough limits the following rates:

(a) Metered Quarterly Rates:

Per Quarter

First 9,000 Gallons or Less $19.61 (Minimum)

Next 41,000 Gallons 2.18 per 1,000 Gallons

Over 50,000 Gallons 1.74 per 1,000 Gallons (C)

(b) Minimum Quarterly Charge:

Quarterly

Size Meter Minimum Charge Consumption Allowance

5/8 Inch $ 19.61 9,000 Gallons

3/4 Inch 19.61 9,000 Gallons

1 Inch 43.59 20,000 Gallons

1¼ Inch 65.38 30,000 Gallons

1½ Inch 87.18 40,000 Gallons

2 Inch 108.97 50,000 Gallons

2½ Inch 135.12 65,000 Gallons

3 Inch 161.28 80,000 Gallons

4 Inch 196.15 100,000 Gallons

5/8-inch minimum and allowance are applicable to each dwelling unit

served through one common meter.

(c) Flat Rate per annum for Private Fire Hydrant - The charge for each private fire hydrant shall be $68.77 per annum with hydrants furnished, installed and maintained by the Consumer.

(d) Sprinkler Service Charge, including fire base outlets and other devices for fire protection - unmetered fire protection service:

1 Inch Connection $ 71.68 per Annum

2 Inch Connection 114.30 per Annum

4 Inch Connection 172.42 per Annum

6 Inch Connection 286.72 per Annum

8 Inch Connection 430.07 per Annum

10 Inch Connection 646.08 per Annum

(e) Public Fire Protection:

For Each Public Fire Hydrant $121.08 Per Annum

(I) Indicates Increases.

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BILLS AND PAYMENTS (C)

1. TIME OF RENDERING

All bills for metered water service shall be rendered quarterly for service furnished during the preceding period. All Consumers will be given the option to be billed monthly.

Bills for public and private fire protection service shall be rendered annually at the rates set forth in the Borough's Schedule of Rates.

2. DUE DATE AND LATE PAYMENT CHARGE

The due date for payment of bills shall be 20 days from the date the bill is mailed, except that in the case of the United States Government, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or the local municipalities served, or any department or institution thereof, the due date shall be thirty days from the date the bill is mailed. Payments mailed as evidenced by the United States Post Office mark, on or previous to the end of the twenty-day or thirty-day period will be deemed to be payment within such period.

A late charge or penalty of 1.5% shall be due and payable to the Borough which shall be calculated on the overdue portions of delinquent bills when payments for water service are received in person at the Borough office or at the office of an authorized collection agent after the due date. The Borough shall impose a late payment charge or penalty for remittances received by mail more than 5 days after the due date. Such penalties will be calculated each billing period thereafter only on the overdue portions of the bills, and in no event shall the penalty charged exceed more than 18% simple interest per annum. (D)

3. DISCONTINUING SERVICE FOR NONPAYMENT

If an undisputed bill remains unpaid for a period of thirty days from the date the bill is mailed, the Borough reserves the right to discontinue water service for nonpayment after ten days' notice shall have been given according to Subchapter E, Chapter 56, Title 52.

(D) Indicates Decrease.

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BILLS AND PAYMENTS, cont. (C)

4. REMEDIES OF BOROUGH FOR DELINQUENCIES IN PAYMENT

All water charges, together with all delayed payment penalties thereon, not paid on or before 45 days from the date of the bill with respect thereto, shall be considered delinquent, and upon becoming delinquent may at any time thereafter be collected in the manner provided by law.

5. CHARGE FOR TURNING ON WATER

Any service discontinued for nonpayment of water bill, or for violation of the Borough's Rules, will not be resumed until all arrearages are paid, plus a charge of $10.00 (I) to cover the cost of turning off and turning on the water before 4:00 p.m. and $15.00 (I) after 4:00 p.m. In cases where it becomes necessary to remove and reinstall a meter, the charge will be $25.00. (I)

6. FAILURE TO RECEIVE BILL

Failure to receive a bill will not exempt the Consumer from the terms of payment, and shall not constitute a waiver of these Rules.

(I) Indicates Increase.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

Section 1. Application for Service Connections. Any property owner desiring the introduction of a service line or lines from the Borough water mains into his premises, must first make a written application on the form furnished by the Borough, at least one week before the service is required, stating the street and house number or location, the name of the owner or tenant, the purpose for which service will be used, the exact time when the trench from curb to the property and his service will be ready for making the connection and shall guarantee that such service will be used continuously for at least 30 days. The application must be signed by the owner of the premises, or his duly authorized agent which application together with the applicable provisions of this Tariff shall regulate and control the service of water to such premises. (C)

Section 1a. Consumers' Deposits. The Borough reserves the right to require a deposit equal to the estimated gross bill for any single billing period plus one month, with a minimum of $5.00, to secure payments for water service rendered, where the credit of the Consumer has not been established to the satisfaction of the Borough. Deposits and refunds shall be administered in accordance with Chapter 56, Title 52, of the Pa. Code. Interest at the rate of 11% per annum shall be paid annually to the Consumer, or, at the option of either the Borough or the Consumer, shall be applied to reduce bills for water service in lieu of a cash refund. (C)

The Borough will refund said deposit on notice to discontinue service and after payment in full has been made for all service rendered or when the Consumer shall have paid undisputed bills for service over a period of twelve consecutive months, and any Consumer, having secured the return of a deposit, shall not be required to make a new deposit unless the service has been discontinued or the Consumer's credit standing has been impaired through failure to comply with tariff provisions. (C)

The payment of any undisputed bill, within the meaning of the Public Utility Law, shall be payment of the bill with or without penalty, within thirty days following the period for which the bill was rendered or payment within thirty days following presentation of the bill, or the payment of any contested bill, payment of which is withheld beyond the period herein mentioned and the dispute is terminated substantially in favor of the Consumer and payment made by the Consumer within ten days thereafter. (C)

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Section 2. Connection Facilities. Whenever a supply of water is desired, or request for pipe replacement is made, the Borough Manager shall authorize the Water Superintendent to lay and thereafter maintain a pipe from the main to a point within the curb line, or in the case of mains located in alleys, to a point within the nearest property line of the applicant. At the terminus of said pipe he shall cause a curb stop to be affixed, protected by a curb box. Quakertown Borough reserves the right to refuse to install service lines until the Consumer has first dug his trench as far as the curb or property line in case of alley installations, and installed his service line, ready to be connected to the Borough system.

Section 3. Private Fire Protection Facilities. Private fire protection service facilities will be installed at the request of a Consumer or prospective Consumer where water main facilities are of sufficient size to permit same. Where water mains must be extended or smaller lines increased in size to furnish service, an agreement will first have to be entered into between the applicant and the Borough.

Section 4. Application for Water Service. Any property owner desiring a supply of water must make a written application on the form furnished by the Borough, at least one day before service is required, which must be properly approved by the Borough or its duly authorized agent before the water will be turned on. No service will be furnished by the Borough to any applicant, whether owner or tenant,

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until all arrears for water rents, water repairs, or other charges now or heretofore incurred or owing by him shall have been paid, or satisfactory arrangement for payment have been made.

Section 5. No Misappropriation of Water. ‘No owner or tenant of any premises supplied with water by the Borough will be allowed to supply other persons or families or other premises, except by written permit from the Borough. Under no circumstances will the Borough furnish water for re-sale.

Section 6. Maintenance of Service Line From Curb or Property Line to Premises. The Service line beyond the curb stop shall be installed and maintained in good working order by and at the expense of the Consumer. All leaks between curb box and meter must be repaired on discovery by the Consumer. The portion of the service line installed by the Consumer shall not be less in size and quality than the service line laid by the Borough, shall be laid not less than three feet six inches below the surface, and shall not be covered until the tap on the main is made and service line tested. If any defects in workmanship or material are found, the service shall not be turned on until such defects are remedied. All plumbing connections should be able to withstand a pressure of at least 125 pounds per square inch. No service line shall be laid in the same trench with a sewer or gas service connection without the approval of the Borough Manager or his designated representative.

Section 7. Meter Installation. Water consumption shall be measured by meter registration. Meters shall be provided by and installed at the expense of the Borough. Provided, however, that the expense of preparing the service pipe for receipt of the meter and the expense of installing a cutoff valve between the curb box and the meter, shall be borne by the Consumer. All meters provided by the Borough shall remain the property of the Borough.

The location and type of the meter and type of connection must be approved by the Borough. If the Borough decides that the meter is to be placed within the building, the Consumer will provide, free of charge and expense to the Borough, a readily accessible place in the cellar or basement near the entrance of service pipes, with a stop and waste cock at the inlet side of the meter. If the Borough decides that the meter is to be placed outside the building, it must be placed in an approved meter box furnished at the expense of the

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Consumer and must have suitable stop and waste valves approved by the Borough. Access to same for reading the meter, inspection, testing, repairs, etc., must be permitted at all reasonable times by the Consumer.

All meters will be maintained by the Borough so far as ordinary wear and tear is concerned and the Borough will replace same at its expense but the Consumer will be held responsible for maintenance and replacement costs in the case of meters damaged by freezing, hot water, negligence, or carelessness.

Section 8. Protection of Meters. The Consumer must, at all times, properly protect the meter from injury by frost or hot water or any other causes, and will be held responsible for repairs to meter made necessary due to their negligence. In no case or under no circumstances shall any Consumer or other person interfere with the meter dials thereof.

Section 9. Reading Meters. All meters shall be read quarterly, insofar as possible and the quantities recorded by the meter shall be considered conclusive on both the Consumer and the Borough, except when the meter has been found to register incorrectly or has ceased to register. In such event, the Borough will estimate water consumption in accordance with Section 12 hereof.

The Consumer shall be responsible for arranging for access to the property by the Borough's meter reader. In the event that scheduled reading of meters cannot be obtained because of inability to gain access to the meter location, the Borough reserves the right to estimate the amount of the bill. The bills so determined shall have the same force and effect as if the meters had been read and shall be paid in accordance with the terms of the applicable schedule. The bills so rendered may be subject to review in the case of unusual circumstances reported by the Consumer or wherever irregularity in use is readily apparent to the Borough. Provided, however, that the Borough is under no obligation to make such adjustments when the reported discrepancies are not readily apparent. The Borough reserves the right, after due notice, to disconnect service to any Consumer who refuses or persistently neglects to arrange for access to meters by the Borough’s meter reader.

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Section 10. Testing Meters. The Borough shall make a test of the accuracy of any meter when it deems such test to be necessary, or upon the written request of a Consumer in the latter case upon payment of the fee hereinafter specified. When the Consumer desires personally or by a representative to witness the testing of a meter, he may require the seal of the meter to be broken in his presence or that of his representative. Any deposit made by a Consumer hereunder will be returned if the meter is found to be in error more than 4%; otherwise, the deposit will be retained by the Borough to cover the cost of the test.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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RULES AND REGULATIONS