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WATER METER
Reading your water meter can help you discover medium to large leaks . Small leaks , such as an intermittent drip from a bathroom faucet may be too small to register on the meter . Follow the steps below to use your meter as a leak detector :
1 . Make sure all water-using fixtures or appliances are off . 2 . Find your water meter - it ’ s typically located in the sidewalk in front of your property .
3 . Remove the meter box lid by using a tool , such as a screwdriver , to carefully pry the lid off . Pay attention to the wires under the lid and look out for any insects in the meter box .
4 . Look at the meter dial . Depending on the meter type , there will be a white triangle directly in the center of the register or a blue star-shaped figure ( this is called the “ flow indicator ”). Watch the indicator for a few seconds .
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• If the indicator doesn ’ t move , water is not being used in or around your home .
• If the indicator moves ( even just a little ) water is being used somewhere inside or outside your home , indicating a leak .
You can also take a reading from the meter register , wait 1-2 hours , and then take another meter reading ( make sure no water is used during this time ). If the meter registers any water use , you may have a leak . This method is helpful in identifying intermittent leaks where the leak detector may start and stop periodically .
SFPUC Water Conservation Technicians can help customers read their water meter
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