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Quick Tips on How to Read Your Water Meter

In Los Angeles, it’s important to regularly inspect your water meter to ensure accurate readings and efficient water usage. By following our quick tips on how to read your water meter, you can easily manage your water consumption and detect any potential leaks early on. Take control of your water usage and avoid any surprises on your bill with our DIY Meter Inspection tips.

Where can I find the water meter?

The water meter is usually located on the street or sidewalk in front of the property. Open the concrete or metal cover carefully (spiders like to hide there) and clean the meter so you can see indicators. If it’s not outside, it might be inside your house. Indoor meters can normally be found next to the stop tap, which is located next to your boiler, in your bathroom, or under the kitchen sink.
Water meters are typically located in the building’s common closets or garages in flats and apartments. They are occasionally located inside each distinct flat or apartment, though. A good practice is, first of all, to compare the meter number on the bill with the meter number on the meter (usually on the cover of the meter).

How do I check the meter for leaks?

The red triangle is the flow (leak) indicator, and it spins when water is being used or when there is a leak in the plumbing system (different meters have different leak indicators; some can be a black triangle or a blue asterisk). Turn off all the water on your property and check if the flow indicator is spinning. If the flow indicator is spinning and no water is being used, you probably have an underground leak.

Understanding Your Reading – What do these numbers mean?

Water is calculated in units of HCF (hundred cubic feet). The first digit in this meter (4) stands for one cubic foot of water, which is the amount of water that fills a cube of 1’x1’x1’. So, 1 CF = 7.48 gallons.
The second digit (2) stands for 10 cubic feet of water. 10 CF = 74.8 gallons. The white digits represent HCF (hundred cubic feet) units; the water bill is calculated in HCF.
When comparing the bill with the water meter, you will usually have to compare only the white digits (HCF) and discard the black (which are 1 CF and 10 CF).

If You Can’t Access Your Water Meter

Please contact us if you are unable to find your meter for any reason. If it is not accessible, we may be able to move it for you. For any issues with accessing your water meter, please reach out to us for assistance.

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