Can not find my water meter!!

[mech]

Hey there! The water company recently reached out and mentioned that your water consumption is a bit high, and they suspect there might be a leak in your house. when I check the water gate I saw it doesn't have a water meter. Can anyone shed some light on why that might be the case?

 

[Twowaxhack]

Look for your meter near the closest utility easement from the valve box in your video.

Might even be in a straight line from your valve box in the video.


Worst case scenario the water provider will locate for a fee. I’ve also used google street view to find the meter at a customers house that had let the grass grow over it. When the google pic was taken the meter was visible.

 

[mech]

Thanks for your response! Yes, there is grass over it. Using Google Maps is a smart idea. I'll trying to look around the area with Google Maps.

 

[guest]

The water provider knows where it is as they have t read it to know how much to bill you.Ask your meter reader!

 

[havasu]

Unless it is electronically read, like in my city.

 

[guest]

True , but they still had to know where to install the electronic meter!! Don't you think?

 

[havasu]

One would think, but the little zit faced kids I've seen working for our water department can't even find the zippers of their pants.

 

[Twowaxhack]

Meter locations are usually kept in the map room. A general location is given then it’s verified with a metal detector.

If my area water comes out to find a meter it’ll cost you around $75.

They’ll give you a general location for free over the phone. I suppose it’s up to the jurisdiction.