What if there is something in front of or blocking the meter?
Please plan to have clear access to the meter when the installer arrives.

The water meter is the property of the City of South St. Paul and homeowners are obligated to provide clear and unobstructed access to the water meter.

If there are boxes or stored items in the way, these items must be cleared prior to the arrival of the meter installer. The installer is not allowed to move your personal items and this may delay the installation process.

If, for any reason, the water meter has been covered by drywall or paneling, it is the homeowner's responsibility to ensure that the meter is accessible.

It is your responsibility to make sure that the meter is completely accessible and the area is well lit.

Show All Answers

1. Why is my water meter being replaced?
2. How does the new radio read device work?
3. Where is my water meter located?
4. What does my meter look like?
5. What exactly will be installed at my property?
6. Does my meter have to be exchanged?
7. What if I don't want my meter changed?
8. How much will the new meter cost me?
9. Do installers need to come inside my house?
10. What will they do inside my house?
11. Do I have to be present for the installation?
12. What if I am a tenant and do not own this property?
13. I am an owner and have tenants, but I do not reside at the property. What should I do?
14. Who will install the new system?
15. When will the new water meter be installed in my home?
16. What hours can you offer me?
17. What if I need to reschedule an appointment?
18. When will this work be performed?
19. I own a business. Whom do I call to schedule an appointment?
20. How long does it take to install the service?
21. How do I know who is authorized to do the work?
22. Will my water service be interrupted during the installation?
23. What if the valves won't work or a valve is broken during installation?
24. May I change the valves while the water is off?
25. How much room do installers need?
26. What if there is something in front of or blocking the meter?
27. What if there is a leak at the meter or any other problem after the meter is replaced?
28. Can I cover up my meter after the install?
29. Is there any special care or maintenance that I need to do to my new meter?
30. How will this affect my service?
31. When was the last utility-wide meter replacement project?
32. Will I pay more for water because of the change?
33. Does this mean my bill will be increasing?
34. Will the appearance of my monthly bill change?
35. What will be the time frame for future bills?
36. How accurate are the readings from the radio transmitter?
37. How often will you read my meter?
38. What if I need a meter reading between regular readings?
39. What if I disagree with the reading?
40. Do the new meters have any other benefits for me?
41. How is this project being funded?
42. How secure is the data/information that will be transmitted?
43. Will I be able to read y own meter?
44. What if we have a leak after the meter is installed?
45. How do I know that you have my reading and not someone else's?
46. Is there a hazard from the radio transmitter in my home?
47. Is there anything hazardous inside the equipment?
48. Will the radio interfere with my television, cordless phone, or pacemaker?
49. Is this system monitoring how many people are in my house?