Billing and Collection of Sewer Charges

Billing of Charges. The sewer service charge levied pursuant to this Chapter shall be billed by the Director of Finance, or the Department of Water of the County of Kaua'i, or his or her or its authorized agent. Billing shall be made on a bimonthly basis. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days after billing.Collection of Charges. The sewer service charge levied pursuant to this Chapter shall be collected by the Director of Finance, County of Kaua'i, or his or her authorized agent.Billing of Charges Upon the Change of Ownership. The sewer service charges levied pursuant to this Chapter accrue to the legal owner of the benefitted property. In the event of a transfer of ownership of the benefitted property, the sewer service charges shall be prorated as to the former and current owner as of the date on which title was transferred.Suspension of Charges. Sewer service charges may be suspended for demolition or removal of the structure(s) or removal of all plumbing fixtures requiring discharge to the sewer system. A Request for Suspension of Sewer User Charges shall be submitted to the Division of Wastewater Management on the appropriate form.Residential Users with Only Flat Charge. Sewer service charges may also be suspended for vacancy of the residence after a vacancy of a minimum of one (1) calendar month with the period starting the first of the month following the date of vacancy. Vacancy must be verifiable by the absence or termination of water service or electrical service and verification must be submitted with the request to suspend. Suspension of charges shall begin the first of the month after qualifying for suspension.Users with Flat Plus Volume Charge. Sewer service charges may also be suspended after removal of the water meter(s) servicing the property. Verification of removal of the water meter must be submitted with the request to suspend. Suspension of charges shall begin the first of the month following the date of qualifying for suspension.Adjustment of Charges. Sewer service charges for users with a flat plus volume charge may be adjusted due to excess water consumption resulting from a leak. The sewer service charge will be adjusted based on the quantity of water that the Department of Water approves as being attributable to the leak. A request for adjustment due to a water leak shall be made in writing to the Division of Wastewater Management, including confirmation from the Water Department of the quantity attributable to the leak.