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Know Your Water Meter
Knowing how to read your water meter will allow you to monitor your own water use and detect any water leaks in your household plumbing. Your water meter measures in cubic metres and display your total water use to the nearest tenth of a cubic metre, similar to the odoeter in your car measuring the distance that you traveled. Every 0.1 cubic metre (100 litres) of water consumed causes the sweep hand to make one complete turn and the total to increase by 0.1 cubic metres.
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Monitoring Water Use
• Monitoring your water use over a period of time by taking the odometer reading at the beginning and end of the period.
The difference in the readings is your consumption for that period.
• Calculate how much water is used by household appliances and activities. Record the odometer reading before and
after the activity.The difference is your consumption.
• Turn off all taps and hoses while you complete the test.
Testing Your Water Meter For Accuracy
First, complete the helpful links to evaluate your plumbing fixtures for leaks.Then, if you believe the water meter may be the cause of your high water use readings, you can apply in writing to have the water meter tested for accuracy. When applying, include your name, address, and telephone number to:
City of Hamilton
Meter Operations
330 Wentworth Street North
Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 5W2
If the testing confirms that the water meter is functioning accurately, it is the customer’s responsibility to pay for the test. If the testing confirms that the water meter is not functioning properly, it is the City’s responsibility to pay for the test and a discount adjustment will be applied to the customer’s water bill.
Please contact Water and Wastewater customer service representatives at 905-546-4426 for more information regarding the water meter testing procedures and the current rate for testing.
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