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Oglesby council adopts ordinance allowing commercial customers to request second water meter
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 1311-O31626 to extend dual-meter rules to commercial and industrial customers, allowing commercial customers to apply to the city clerk for a second meter subject to plumbing inspection.
The Oglesby City Council approved an ordinance extending the city’s dual-metering allowance to commercial and industrial customers.
A staff member explained the ordinance’s effect: "The ordinance in front of you allows for a commercial customer to request a second meter by filing an application with the clerk. It’ll be inspected by the plumbing inspector," who would check that backflow-prevention measures are in place. The change opens the same option that residential customers already have to businesses seeking separate irrigation or landscape meters.
Council members discussed whether to distinguish commercial from industrial customers and concluded the ordinance’s language covers both categories. One council member noted the city’s plumbing inspector would be responsible for look‑for backflow valves during the inspection.
The council moved and approved the ordinance (listed in materials as Ordinance 1311-O31626) by roll-call vote.
What it means: Commercial and industrial customers may now apply to the city clerk for an additional meter; plumbing inspection and backflow safeguards will be part of the approval process. No effective date beyond approval was specified in the meeting record.
