Water Meters

This page helps you manage your water meter.  In addition to putting the monitoring and control of water usage in your hands, it can also help you detect leaks.  This saves you money and our precious water resources.

Locating Your Water Meter

Water meters are usually located below ground level in a box near the road boundary of your section. It should be kept clear of shrubs, plants and bark. There is a shut off valve in the meter box so you can turn your water off for any plumbing repairs.

It is a good idea to check your water meter regularly to ensure you have no leaks.

To find out how to use your water meter to check for leaks click here

Taking a Water Meter Reading

Reading the water meter is a simple task. There are eight numbers: The four on the left record whole cubic metres, the four on the right in bold record parts of a cubic metre (litres).

You can find many ways of slowing the ticking of the water meter dial and reducing your water bill by clicking here

Example

2 4 0 6 3 9 0 5 shows you have used 2406.3905 cubic metres (m3) of water.  Put another way, you have used 2,406 cubic metres and 390.5 litres of water.  A cubic metre equals 1,000 litres or 220 gallons.

When it comes to charging, only the black numbers (cubic metres) are read and will appear on your water account.

Water Meter Readings when you Sell Your House

In order to prepare a final bill for the property you have sold, you should notify Council for a final reading of your water meter when you move out. These special readings are done on Fridays and an extra charge applies. Also, remember to check that the meter is being read at the house you are moving into.