First, locate your water meter box, which should be somewhere in the yard between your house and the street. It should look something like this: Next, lift the lid with a screwdriver. Be prepared to ...

Traditional water meters generally require city staff to visit each meter and record usage. Smart systems can reduce or eliminate that labor cost as well as allow water agencies to monitor usage ...

This was the “touch-read” system, Smith said. The upgrade involves attaching a tan-colored box measuring 5 1/2 inches by 4 1/4 inches containing a 20-year battery to the charcoal-colored gauge.