The village will repair and maintain the meters except when a water meter is damaged by freezing or by hot water backing through the meter or by other physical damage, in which case the consumer shall be required to pay the cost of repairs and labor upon receipt of a bill for the same. Any such cost or repair shall be a lien upon the premises to the same extent and with the same effect as charges for water service. The meter must be attached to the service pipe immediately after such pipe has entered the wall of the building. In any event, all installations and the placing of meters shall be subject to the approval of the superintendent. (Ord. 1979-6 § 61 (part), 1979)