How is a water meter read in a Hoa?

A water meter about the size of a football is installed in each unit on the existing water lines, and each meter is read by a contracted third party. The third-party vendor can report the usage to the HOA with options for billing and collections.

How does maintenance work on a master meter?

Maintenance asks residents to not use water and then takes a look at the master meter. If the dials are moving, there are leaks. Maintenance then needs to enter each unit, looking for leaks. Residents are disrupted but leaks are found. A couple months later, there are new water leaks and the process needs to be repeated.

How much does A submetering condominium association Save?

A savings of 25% of an average unit’s monthly $60 water bill is $15 per month or $180 per year. How does submetering affect association budgeting?The community association still pays the utility.

Why is sub metering important in the Everglades?

Holding residents accountable for water consumption in drought-prone Florida is good citizenship. Sub-metering is a way to do something constructive about lower water levels in the Everglades. What does a submeter look like?

Can a water meter change if no one is in the House?

The meter numbers should not change if no one is in the house to use the water. If the meter has changed, you have a leak. In some cases, the leak gauge on the meter will spin when no water is running, but there is a leak somewhere.

How do you shut off a water meter?

In some cases, all you need to open the water meter box is a long screwdriver. Once you have located, opened, and cleared away any dirt or debris, it will probably look something like this: Shut off the water by turning the ball valve 1/4 turn to make it perpendicular to the water pipe.

How does a sub meter work in California?

Sub-Metering detects costly leaks. There is a red triangle on the face of the meter that moves when water is running through the meter. A leaky toilet can waste 50,000 gallons of water in 30 days! How are we billed? California Sub-Meters will read the water meters, bill, and collect the money. A service fee is added to each individual water bill.

How long does it take for HOA to replace water shut off valves?

The plumbing system takes an hour to drain before work can start. Plumber replaces two shut-off valves under the sink. HOA maintenance man turns water back on. New shut-off valves work properly. Woman pays plumber $180 for two hours of work that would have taken 20 minutes for a single-family residence.