12-2723. Installation of separate water meter for individual dwelling units. - Kansas Statutes

12-2723

Chapter 12.--CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Article 27.--WATER SUPPLY, WATERWORKS AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER

      12-2723.   Installation of separate water meter for individual dwelling units. (a) As used in this section:

      (1)   "Dwelling unit" means a structure or part of a structure that is used as a home, residence or sleeping place by one person who maintains a household or by two or more persons who maintain a common household.

      (2)   "Water meter" means a device used for measuring and billing for water consumed.

      (b)   No city or public water supply system shall prohibit the installation of a separate water meter for each dwelling unit within a building containing multiple dwelling units in lieu of installation of a master meter for the entire building.

      History:   L. 2001, ch. 199, § 1; July 1.