Water Meter Leak Detection
Often customers are not aware they can check for water leaks
using the water meter at their home or business. All newer water
meters have a triangle leak detection hand on the meter face.
How
to use the leak detection hand on the water meter
Locate the water meter. It will be either in the front of the
property or in the back if an alley is present. Most new meters
are in the front near the sidewalk or curb. The meter will be in
a concrete or plastic box with a lid on it.
Remove the meter box lid and find the face of the water
meter. Depending on the meter brand, the leak detection hand may
be silver, black or red. If the triangle is showing any movement
at all, a leak may exist. Customers with automatic pool fillers
and evaporative coolers need to check and see if these.ces
are running water during the leak check.
The leak check only checks for leaks when no water is being
used in the piping. Water leaks can still exist in landscape
irrigation systems and other water using
.ces when they are operating. These.ces should
be checked for proper operation when running.
To report a leak, call (480) 644-2262.