Where are water meters usually located?
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Asked by: Jesse Meyers
Your water meter is generally located near the curb in front of your home although in some areas (usually cold climates) it may be inside your home usually in the basement. Outside meters are typically housed in a concrete box usually marked “water” (as shown in the photo) or in a meter pit with a cast iron lid.
Where do you usually find the water meter?
Most water meters are fitted outside near your outside stop tap. It will be under a small metal or plastic cover in your driveway, garden or nearby footpath. Sometimes these can be a bit further down the road. If your meter is indoors it can usually be found under the kitchen sink by your inside stop tap.
How do you know if you have a water meter?
If you’re having a nose around, it’s normally found in one of the following places:
- Outside – in a meter box attached to an outside wall.
- Outside – under a cover in the pavement.
- Inside – under the sink.
- Inside – in a utility cupboard or basement.
Where does a water meter go UK?
Your meter will normally be located: outside your home (look for a small metal or plastic cover in your driveway, garden or nearby footpath); • in a small wall-mounted box on the side of your property; or • inside your property (normally where the water supply pipe enters your home, usually under the kitchen sink).
Does every house have a water meter?
In 1990 it became compulsory for all new homes to be fitted with a water meter. If the home you have moved into was built before 1990, a previous occupier will have asked us to fit a water meter. When you move into a home which already has a water meter fitted, you cannot make a request for it to be removed.
Does everyone have a water meter?
If you can’t have a water meter installed for any reason, your water company may be able to put you on a cheaper tariff to save money. In some areas, the water company is introducing universal water metering, so everyone will be given a meter. If you ask for a meter, a company should install it within three months.
Can I come off a water meter?
You must not remove it or instruct anyone else to remove it for you under any circumstances. It is a contravention of the Water Act (as stated in section 175 of the Water Industry Act 1991) and can be a criminal offence to interfere with, wilfully damage or remove the meter.
Do all new builds have water meters?
Since 1990, all new properties require a water meter – we’re here to help you meet that requirement.
How big is a water meter?
Household water meters are approximately 100 mm wide by 150 mm high.
Do you legally have to have a water meter?
Official: DEFRA confirms ‘Smart’ Water Meters are NOT compulsory.
Are most houses on a water meter?
Most houses are being fitted with meters now. Many households save quite a bit with a water meter.
What happens if I don’t have a water meter?
If you don’t have a water meter, you will pay an unmeasured charge. This is often made up of a standing charge and a charge that varies. You can have an unmeasured charge based on one of these things: a flat rate charge.
Are water meters fitted inside or outside?
Most water meters are fitted near the outside stop tap which can normally be found in the public footpath or verge – close to the boundary of your property. Look for a small metal or black plastic cover in the ground. Sometimes it’s not possible to install a meter outside.
How is a water meter installed?
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