Indiana § 8-1.5-3.5-3 Utility's discretion to adjust unusually large bill when excess usage
caused by undetectable damage to equipment

Indiana Statutes

§ 8-1.5-3.5-3 — Utility's discretion to adjust unusually large bill when excess usage caused by undetectable damage to equipment

Indiana § 8-1.5-3.5-3

Art. 1.5MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

Ch. 3.5Water Bill Adjustments for Undetected Leaks

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Bluebook

Ind. Code § 8-1.5-3.5-3 (2026).

Text

Notwithstanding IC 8-1-2-103(a), a utility may adjust an unusually large bill if the excess usage reflected in the bill is caused by physical damage to any facility or equipment supplying water to the premises and the damage:

(1)is not visible or detectable on the customer's premises except upon excavation or some other disturbance of the property; and

(2)is not the result of an act of the customer, or of any agent or contractor hired by the customer.

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Notwithstanding IC 8-1-2-103(a), a utility
may adjust an unusually large bill if the excess usage reflected in the
bill is caused by physical damage to any facility or equipment
supplying water to the premises and the damage:
(1) is not visible or detectable on the customer's premises except
upon excavation or some other disturbance of the property; and
(2) is not the result of an act of the customer, or of any agent or
contractor hired by the customer.