{"id":912,"date":"2023-12-01T00:57:21","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T05:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlantisplumbing.com\/articles\/?p=912"},"modified":"2024-01-01T16:33:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T21:33:35","slug":"what-does-my-water-meter-look-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantisplumbing.com\/articles\/what-does-my-water-meter-look-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does My Water Meter Look Like?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most water meters are found in the front yard of a residential home. They are in a metal box that is covered with a metal plate and are usually found by the curb or by the front sidewalk. The meter itself is about 3 or 4 inches in diameter and it usually has a digital face with numbers. Some also have a moving hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of the water meter is to measure the amount of water that the property uses. Some meters measure this in gallons, others in cubic feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many first time homeowners may not be aware of the importance of their water meter or how it can help them to locate possible leaks which in turn could save them money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let’s go over some vital information about residential water meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is It Important To Find and Read Your Water Meter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There really are 2 main reasons why every homeowner should know where their water meter is and how to read it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. It’s a great way to find out how much water your household uses in a day. Simply read the numbers on the meter in the morning before anyone uses any water and then read them again at night after everyone has gone to bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. If your water bill is higher than usual, this is a sign that there may be a leak somewhere in your plumbing system. A water meter can help you validate if there is a leak for sure. Simply turn off all the water in your home. Check the meter and if it’s still running then you know that there’s a leak somewhere.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How Do I Find My Water Meter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As we mentioned above, residential water meters are underground, in a metal box which is covered by a metal plate. They are usually located in the front yard somewhere by the curb or by the sidewalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are unable to locate your meter, we recommend that you ask some of your neighbors or contact your local water department for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are some local water departments near the Atlanta, Ga area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    American Water Services<\/a> – 706-348-6215
    City of Atlanta Department of Water<\/a> – 404-546-0311
    Clayton County Water Authority<\/a> – 770-960-5200
    Cobb County Marietta Water Authority<\/a> – 770-514-5300
    Cobb County Water System<\/a> – 770-419-6200
    Dekalb County Water and Sewer Service<\/a> – 404-378-4475
    Douglasville Water Department<\/a> – 770-949-7617
    Forsyth County Water Department<\/a> – 770-781-2160
    Fulton County Water Department<\/a> – 404-612-6830
    Gwinnett County Water Resource<\/a> – 678-376-6700
    Paulding County Water Department<\/a> – 770-222-6868
    Walton County Water and Sewer<\/a> – 770-466-4887
    Water Service Division<\/a> – 770-640-3040<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Where Is My Water Meter If I’m In An Apartment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Some apartment buildings have water meters for multiple apartments and some have individual water meters – you will have to find out from your building manager or landlord where those water meters are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How To Read Your Water Meter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Follow these steps to read your water meter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n