Reading Your Water Meter Locating your water meter The meter is generally located near the curb in front of your home, housed in a concrete box labeled water. Carefully remove the lid with a tool such as a screwdriver, and set it aside to expose the meter. How to read a water meter Reading a water meter is similar to reading a car odometer. The meter measures volume of water in cubic feet. On Meter A, the first digit on the right represents one cubic foot; the second from the right represents 10 cubic feet, and so forth. In meter B the first digit to the left of the decimal represents one cubic foot. The sweep hand registers fractions of a cubic foot. Meters can be read to the nearest 0.01 cubic foot.  One cubic foot equals 7.48 gallons of water. Your water bill is figured in 100 cubic foot increments, known as billing units or “CCF”. Each billing unit is equal to 748 gallons. To read your meter for billing purposes, read the four numbers on the left. For example, in the meters pictured, meter A’s read is 1032 CCF, and meter B’s read is 9997 CCF. You can use your bill to compare your last meter reading to your current usage. The meter reading on your bill is listed under the “current” heading in the section below the water consumption graph. Checking for leaks When all appliances and fixtures are turned off, check the red dial on the meter face for signs of movement. If it moves, you may have a leak. The most common cause is a leaking toilet. Tracking your water consumption Use the Weekly Meter Reading Program on the reverse side. By tracking your water consumption on a regular basis, you can avoid getting penalized for exceeding your monthly allotment.
Two common types of water meters:
Meter A Read these 4 digits for billing Meter B
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