§ 4-2. Metered water charges; Fire supply service inspection charges.

(a) When due.

Metered water charges and fire supply service inspection charges are due and payable when the bills for them have been rendered.

(b) When delinquent.

Excep as otherwise provided, any metered water charges and fire supply service inspection charges unpaid 20 days after the issue date of the bill are considered delinquent, and all water service are subject to turn-off for nonpayment of those charges at any time.

(c) Penalties.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection:

(i) a penalty at the rate of 1.64% of the water charge and fire supply service inspection charge shall be added to every metered water charge and fire supply service inspection charge at the time they become delinquent; and

(ii) an additional penalty of 1.64% shall be imposed on all charges, including accrued penalties, which remain unpaid and are forwarded as arrearages on subsequent bills.

(2) Recipients of the Water-for-All Discount Program are not liable for any penalties imposed under this subsection while enrolled in the Program.