How Do I Read My Water Meter?

Reading your water meter can help you save on your water use.

You can monitor your water use by reading your meter daily. The odometer (a) records usage in cubic meters; accurate to 1/10. The reading on the figure to the left is 41.0 cubic meters (one cubic meter equals one thousand litres).

The small triangle in the centre of the face is a low-flow indicator (b). It will turn when even a very small amount of water is passing through the meter. To detect a leak, turn off everything in your house that uses water; the low-flow indicator should not be moving.

If you require the water supply to be temporarily turned off for any reason, look for the water control valve. This valve is located inside the home between the water meter and the floor. The water control valve is the property of the homeowner and should be kept in good operating condition. If you find this valve is not working properly you should have it repaired or replaced (plumbing supplies and services are listed in the Yellow Pages).

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