Engineers Corner

Learn more about how building engineers and maintenance staff can help DC Water provide accurate
meter readings and excellent customer service.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE FOR WATER METERS

• Valves (Inlet, Outlet, Bypass)
  • Must be in a safe and working condition
  • Exercise valves regularly to keep them in good condition and operable
• Vaults
  • Must be kept dry to preserve optimum operational conditions for the water meter
  • Water should be pumped out of vaults regularly
  • Ladders must be inspected for deterioration
  • Treated for rodents and insects
• Accessibility
  • Water meters should be accessible during working hours
  • Clearance around vaults and meters is required, remove debris and excessive landscaping

TRANSMISSION ISSUES

Technicians will try to get the meter reading to transmit to our AMI system, however, we may ask you to install a conduit to allow our transmission device to be mounted to the exterior of your building. Locations with no meter reading transmissions may receive estimated readings and additional fees for manual meter readings may be applied to your monthly water bill.