How to Read Your Water Meter

Your water meter records the amount of water you use, just like the odometer on your car records the number of miles you drive. Your meter is never reset. Your water use is measured and billed in units of 100, either gallons or cubic feet.
 

                                                                         1 cubic foot = 7.48 gallons

What Your Water Meter Can Tell You

Your meter can tell you how much water you are using per day, week, month and year. You can monitor your meter yourself and check your figures against our figures to verify the accuracy of your water bill. Your meter can also show leaks in your water system.

How To Find Your Water Meter

Your water meter is inside a rectangular concrete box, flush with the ground, and is usually located near the roadway or sidewalk. This is Southern California, so watch for spiders and snakes when opening the box.