As per Pasco Municipal Code, in the event of a turn-off for non-payment of a delinquent account, the water shall remain turned off until the delinquency and all resulting charges are paid in full. Please do not tamper with the meter or the padlock that may be placed on the meter. It is unlawful to turn water on or off at the meter or to tamper with the water meter, associated valves or piping. There will be charges for tampering, any damages to the meter, the cost of the time necessary to repair those damages, and for damaged locks.