Can water meters go faulty?
If you think that your water meter is faulty or broken you should contact your water supplier. Failure to do so could end up with you paying too much – or too little – for your water. Each water company has a complaint process as required by Ofwat.
What is the life expectancy of a water meter?
15 to 20 years
Water meters typically have a useful life of 15 to 20 years. The mechanics of a water meter slow down over time due to age and wear which results in the water meter not registering water usage accurately.
Can you change back from a water meter?
If you find you are not better off after changing to a meter, you can usually change back to how the bill was paid before within twelve months. You can’t do this if you have moved into a property where a meter is already installed, or if universal metering has been introduced for everyone in your area.
What can cause a water meter to malfunction?
Other Causes of Water Meter Problems These include low water pressure, sudden surges of water pressure, air in the water pipes, or a problem with a valve in one of your plumbing fixtures. There may also be a fault in the pressure regulator in the water meter itself.
How accurate are residential water meters?
First off, how accurate are water meters? New water meters must meet industry-specific guidelines and must fall between 98.5 and 101.5 percent accuracy across three different flow rates.
Are water meters read electronically?
No. The current automatic meter technology still requires the readings to be collected by driving or walking by the meter. A fixed network collects readings at fixed data collection points and transmits them electronically for billing purposes without staff needing to go to the location of the meters.
How can you tell if your water meter is wrong?
The discrepancies are typically the result of a bad meter or a misread. Check the meter to see if the last read number from the bill is anywhere near the current meter reading. If it is, then the problem isn’t a misread and is more likely a bad meter.
Are there any recalls on smart meters in Florida?
“Remote disconnect switch failure resulted in a recall of over 10,000 “smart” meters in Lakeland, Florida where 6 house fires occurred.” http://www.theledger.com/article/20140116/NEWS/140119331
What to do if your water meter breaks?
Make sure your water meter is easily accessible to the reader. It should be clear of trees, shrubs and long grass, and should not ever be under a trailer, truck, or car in your driveway. Keep it clear of snow and ice in winter, and contact the public utility department at once if the clear plastic cover ever breaks.
How often should you check your water meter?
Check your meter once a month and write down the numbers on the reading. Do this around the same time each month that the utility worker checks the meter. You will not get the exact same meter reading that the worker takes, but it will be close, and you’ll be able to notice major discrepancies.