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It is the responsibility of the Member Property Owner to insure that Service lines on private property shall include only pipe and fittings that meet building code standards, regulation and safety standards related to preservation of water quality and safety.

Membership may be canceled and/or service discontinued by the Franklin RWD 4 for any violation of any rule, regulation, or condition of service and especially for any of the following reasons:

1. Misrepresentation in application as to the property of fixtures to be supplied or use to be made of the service.
2. Misuse due to improper imperfect service pipes and/or fixtures or failure to keep the same in a suitable state of repair.
3. Tampering with meters, mains, lines, valves, or permitting such tampering by others.
4. Connections, cross-connections, or permitting the same, of any separate line to the premises which receives service from Franklin County Rural Water District 4.

The “Member” and/or “Water User” is responsible for the water line from the meter to the home, all water lines outside & inside the home and appliances inside the home.

It is very important to check your side of the water system for leaks, especially if your water usage appears to be above normal.

If Needed, The User shall purchase and install pressure reducing valves or check valves.

The User shall be responsible for replacing and maintaining all such required devices.

According to the “Water User Agreement” and the RWD 4 Franklin County, KS rules:

Monthly charges will begin on the day the Meter is installed.   

There will be a minimum billing charge, even if there is no water usage indicated on the Meter.