If you receive a water bill, your property likely has a water meter. If you're unsure where your water meter is located, call the water bill utility company and they will be able to tell you where it is.
The specific placement of a water meter on your property may vary depending on the region and municipality.
However, here are some general tips to help find your meter.
In the United States,
Most water meters are found outside in meter boxes or pits, particularly in the Southern States. They are typically 10-15 feet away from the roadway, found on sidewalks or in grassy areas to allow municipal workers access without disturbing owners when they need readings or repair. Water meter pits may have plastic, metal, or concrete lids, usually stamped with "Water Meter"; you may need additional tools to gain access. Exercise caution when accessing pits as they may be filled with water or creatures seeking shelter.
Northern States, which are subject to extreme cold temperatures, may have the meters inside. They're often installed on the side of the building closest to the roadway for municipal reading access. If you have a meter reader on the outside of your building, the water meter can usually be found in the basement or a utility closet in that corner of the property.
Water meters for commercial properties may also be indoors, usually in utility or mechanical rooms with other important building equipment.
In Canada,
Due to the depth of the frost line, Canadian water meters are normally found indoors. The water meters for larger commercial properties are usually in utility or mechanical rooms with the main water shutoff valve and other important building equipment. Smaller commercial and residential properties often have meters installed on the side of the building closest to the roadway for easy municipal reading access. If you have a meter reader on the outside of your building, the water meter can usually be found in the basement or a utility closet in that corner of the property.
The exception for Canada is British Columbia, which has most water meters outside in meter pits, similar to the United States. They will be 10-15 feet from the roadway, found on sidewalks or grassy areas. The pits may have plastic, metal, or concrete lids, usually stamped with "Water Meter"; you may need additional tools to gain access. Exercise caution when accessing pits as they may be filled with water or creatures seeking shelter.
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