General Information
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WATER QUALITY
PARAMETERS
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Licensed Plumbers
It is always a good idea to get one or two
quotes in advance of hiring a professional
plumber to do work in your home. Seek
plumbers who are reputable and work at
reasonable rates.
Homeowners
Guide to
Water Meters
and Valves
Contact Information
City of Burnsville
Utilities Department
13713 Frontier Court
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952-895-4550
Fax:
952-895-4531
Website: www.burnsville.org/water
www.burnsville.org/water
City of Burnsville
Utilities Department
13713 Frontier Court
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-895-4550
Water Meters and Valves
The following items are owned
by the homeowner and are
your responsibility to maintain,
repair and replace as necessary.
Water Meter
Meter Horn
The City of Burnsville owns the water
meter in your home. If it is not
functioning properly, the City will
replace it at no charge to you unless the
meter is damaged because of negligence.
The meter horn holds the water
meter in place and is part of your
plumbing system. It may begin to leak
due to age or plumbing work that has
been done in the area of the water
meter. Tightening the coupler at the
top and bottom of the meter horn
will usually fix the leak. If not, the
gaskets or the meter horn may need
to be replaced.
Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)
The PRV regulates water pressure
and protects your plumbing from
excessive pressure and spikes
coming from the City’s water main.
The recommended water pressure
setting is between 50 and 70 psi.
There are many makes and models
of PRVs. The three most common in
Burnsville are shown below.
Watts N55B
Water meter
City of Burnsville employees are not
licensed plumbers. Only the property
owner or a licensed plumber is allowed
to perform any type of maintenance or
repair on the plumbing system.
State Plumbing Code Statute 326B
States: No person shall perform or offer to
perform plumbing work with or without
compensation unless the person obtains a
contractor’s license. (See the State Plumbing
Code for complete details.)
Watts 25 AUB
Water Shut-Off Valves
Over time, shut-off valves tend to
leak and may seize open or closed
and require replacement. There are
two shutoff valves — one before the
meter and one after the meter. Please
contact the City to schedule an
appointment if the valve before the
water meter needs replacement. We
will shut the water off at the remote
shut off in your yard.
Wilkins Model 70
Repairing or replacing PRVs, meter
horns and water shut-off valves are the
homeowner’s responsibility. These items
may be purchased directly from:
Local PRV Sales
Ferguson
670 E Travelers Trail
Burnsville
952-894-9385