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Locate and Read your Water Meter


Locate Your Meter
Water meters are typically located:

  • • In iron boxes sunk in the ground;
  • • In the parking strip or sidewalk in front of or at the side of your house;
  • • Covered by a 1x2 ft. metal plate that says CWM (City Water Meter).

If you cannot locate your water meter please call (206) 684-5800.



Read Your Meter
  • • Using a small rod, crow bar or screwdriver to lift the lid off the cover.
  • • Write down the last three (3) numbers printed on the meter cap.
  • • Lift the cap and write down the 4 black and 2 red numbers on the meter from left to right just as you would a car/ mileage odometer. (see image to the right)
  • • Lower the cap, and securely replace the metal cover.