How to read your water meter

• Your water meter is located in a box at the front corner of your property.
• Lift the lid and clean the plastic covering to expose the black and red numbers;
• Read the numbers from left to right.
• There is a range of different meters in use but, with each model, the black numbers register kilolitres (kL) and the red numbers register litres.
• The black digits are what you need to record (kL).

Record the meter reading and check again after seven days at about the same time.  The difference between the first and second reading is your weekly water consumption.  Divide by seven to estimate daily usage.

To check if you have any internal leaks, ensure all water is turned off in your property and ensure that the red digits are not moving on your water meter.  If there is movement, this indicates you have an internal leak and you should contact macwater

To view additional information released by the Gold Coast City Council's 'Gold Coast Water' website,
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