Reading Your Water Meter

About 90 percent of all area residential water meters are located in the front sidewalk of the home. The meter lid is marked either "water" or the name of your water purveyor.

Locate the meter in the sidewalk at the front of your home.

Remove the meter box lid using a screwdriver or appropriate tool (Some meter box lids have removable inserts to make reading easier).
Lift the meter cap over the lens and position yourself to read the meter. Face the meter so that the "0" on the outer dial is at the top. If your meter has a rubber flap over the meter face, lift the flap.
Locate the number bar of the meter face. Write down the number reading from left to right. Note the number on the far right does not move.
After obtaining your reading, close the meter cap to prevent damage to the lens.
Replace the meter box lid to avoid damaging the meter.


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