How do I read my water meter?

Reading a water meter is quite straightforward and can help you monitor your water usage. Typically, water meters display a series of numbers that indicate the amount of water consumed. The most common type of meter is a digital reading, which shows the usage directly in cubic feet or gallons. The display will often include a main number followed by a series of decimal points, indicating fractions of usage. For analog meters, you will find a series of dials, each corresponding to a different digit. You will read these dials from left to right and take the number shown just before each dial's pointer. Be mindful that if the pointer is between two numbers, you should take the lower number as the reading. If your meter includes a small red or blue dial, this is usually for tracking very small amounts of water used, such as leaks. Regularly checking your meter can help you identify unusual patterns in your water usage. For specific details about your meter type or reading, it may be helpful to refer to the resources available on the website of Salt River Project.