Portable water meter terms and conditions of use

The terms and conditions on which portable meters will be issued are set out in the Water Metering Code - attachment E  .

1. Portable meters will only be issued in instances where the use of a card operated filling is deemed by Power and Water Corporation to be not viable.
2. Where a portable meter has been issued it is not to be used for the filling of trucks or other bulk containers where there is a card operated filling point within the vicinity. Non-compliance with this condition will result in the withdrawal of the approval to hold a portable meter.
3. All portable meters must be returned to a venue nominated by Power and Water Corporation at three monthly intervals so that readings can be taken and the meters inspected for serviceability and accuracy. Failure to comply with these requests may result in the withdrawal of the approval to hold a portable meter.
4. Any tampering, bypassing or any other misuse of the portable meter will result in the immediate withdrawal of the approval to hold a portable meter and when theft is suspected, it will be reported to the NT Police.
5. Payment of a deposit fee which is to be not less than the current value of the meter to be supplied.
6. If the portable meter is discovered to be damaged at any time, the cost of repairs shall be deducted from the deposit fee.
7. If the meter is lost, stolen or misplaced, the deposit fee will be forfeited, and if another meter is required, a further deposit fee is required to be paid.
8. On safe return of the meter, the deposit will be refunded.
9. If the meter is attached to a water cart or tanker, the cart or tanker will be presented for inspection to a Power and Water Corporation representative at a mutually agreed time and place.
10. Pipework on the tanker shall be so arranged such that backflow siphonage cannot occur or alternatively, a Reduced Pressure Zone Device (RPZD) shall be fitted.
11. Where a meter is to be connected to a hydrant for uses other than filling a tanker, a backflow prevention device shall be supplied and fitted by the operator. Non-compliance with this condition will result in the withdrawal of the approval to hold a portable meter.
12. All pipes and fittings for attaching to the meter to enable hydrant to tanker or hydrant to construction site connections shall be supplied and fitted by the operator.
13. No meter larger than 25mm diameter shall be connected directly to a hydrant and for meters of a larger size, a flexible hose shall be used for connecting hydrants through the meter to the tanker or construction site.
14. Failure to return within one month on demand will result in forfeiture of deposit, withdrawal of approval to hold a portable meter and where theft is suspected, it will be reported to the NT Police.
15. If any Power and Water Corporation pipes and/or fittings are damaged during use of the portable meter, the cost of repairs shall be deducted from the deposit fee.
16. Portable meters must not be taken or used outside the Water Supply District in which they are issued unless written approval has been granted.
17. Portable meters have a maximum lifespan of 3 years at which time it must be returned and or replaced.
18. When meters are not in use and being transported between locations approved by Power and Water Corporation in the Darwin Water Supply Area, they must be transported in a clean, sealed container. Or the ends capped to prevent dust and air ingress and secured so as not to roll about during transfer.