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What is NYC AC § 24-335?

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This section establishes that charges for water supply to properties with a water meter are based solely on actual usage, with exceptions for minimum and annual service charges. The Department of Environmental Protection enforces this statute. Applies to property owners with metered water supply.

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§ 24-335 Charges where supply is metered.

AC § 24-335

No charge for the supply of water other than a meter charge, minimum charge or annual service charge shall be made against any houses or lots or any portion or portions thereof where a water meter may have been or shall be placed. In all cases where a water meter may have been or shall be placed, the charge for supply of water shall be determined only by the quantity of water actually used, as shown by such meters, except for a minimum charge or an annual service charge and except as provided by subdivision four of section seven hundred thirty-four of the charter.

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