Residents on the
City Water System will have a meter installed on the ¾ “- 1” water
service line. Typically the meter is installed in the basement near the
hot water heater. A wire is attached to the meter and runs to a touch
pad mounted on the outside of the house that allows the meter to be read
without entering the residence. Care should be taken when remodeling
and siding to protect the meter wire and the outside touch pad. The
meter needs to have unobstructed access for maintenance and repairs.
Valves above and below the meter allow for maintenance to be performed
if the water needs to be turned off. The city is responsible for the
maintenance of the water meter, and the home owner is responsible from
the valve outside the home to the meter and everything after. The city
may need to be called to shut the water valve off in the yard if
maintenance in the home is required. Call 763-755-5100 for further
assistance.