Chas, the $9.00 fee is not a ""reading"" charge. Your system is metered which means it also falls under a certain category of regulations which are monitored by the state. We must perform stringent annual maintenance, operator and performance qualifications for this installation. All of which must be copiously documented. This incurs additional cost which cannot be recouped through the price per gallon, which is why we must add the monthly fee.
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