Water Meters
Remember, it’s easier to ignore the last digit.
Subtract the previous night's reading from the morning reading.
3746.310 - 3746.285 = 0.025m3 (cubic metres) or 25 litres.
This shows the volume of water 'lost' in the nine hours overnight.
Note: When doing this test you will need to check with other occupants as to whether they used any water overnight, for example having a drink of water or flushing the toilet. If they did, try again the next night.
Checking for leaks
If you lose more than one (1) litre per hour, you should check for dripping taps, faulty toilet cisterns or other forms of leakage. Any more than ten (10) litres lost per hour is very significant and should definitely be investigated.
Businesses can do the same thing over the weekend if nobody is using the premises.
What to Do With Leaks?
If you find you have a leak using the overnight leakage test it means the leak is within your own plumbing system. This could be from the meter to the house or within the house. It is your responsibility to have this leak repaired. If you need assistance you should contact your plumber.
If you discover a leak on the roadside of your meter, or in the meter box, whether it is an emergency or not please call us. Our 24 hour, 7 day service number is: (07) 862 8609 or 0800 734 834 (from within the district).
For further information contact:
Hauraki District Council
(07) 862 8609 or
0800 734 834 (from within the district)
Water leak remission
If you get a high water invoice from an unexpected water leak you may be eligible for a remission in part of your invoice.
This can be applied for online or contact our water rates department.
Information required to complete this application includes:
- Meter numbers for which remission is sought.
- Meter readings from date leak was found.
- Meter readings from date leak was fixed.
- Meter readings from a date a minimum of 2 weeks after leak was fixed.