Meter Matters
Help Us Help You Get an Accurate Reading
With over 500,000 meters in our service area, our meter readers have many miles to cover and homes to visit to obtain quarterly readings. Because our meters are not marked with the WSSC Water logo, many customers may not know what they look like or where they’re located. Knowing a few important facts will help alleviate confusion.
Meters outside the home are often in the front yard or on the front or side of the house. To assist our meter readers in getting a safe, quick reading, we ask that you please keep the area around the meter accessible and free from overgrown plants, grass, dirt, mulch or debris. Please do not paint over the remote mount either.
By having accessible, functioning meters, customers’ water and sewer bills will be more accurate, with fewer chances of estimated bills.
Meter Examples |
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Wall Meters/Remotes | Visual Style Meters | |
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Outside meter cover with pit pad |
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Example of wall remote |
Modern visual meter |
Example of meter in yard |
Example of wall remote |
Older visual meter style |
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Example of meter on house |
Wall remote |
Older style visual meter |
Helpful Tip
On your quarterly bill, there is a letter that distinguishes the type of meter you have (see sample image below).
Electronic Remote | Inside Meter with meter number starting with letter D, E, P, S or W |
Visual Remote | Inside Meter with meter number starting with letter B, K or V |
How to Spot a WSSC Water Meter Reader
Our meter readers wear bright yellow safety vests clearly marked with the words WSSC Water and our logo. They are required to prominently display their WSSC Water photo ID badges, featuring the reader’s picture, employee ID number and WSSC Water logo.
You’ll spot them getting a reading from an in-ground meter in your yard or one located on the front or side of the home. Some meters must be read manually from inside the home.
If you’re ever in doubt, request to see the meter reader’s ID badge for verification.
Reading a wall meter | Reading a meter in the ground |
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