Knowing your water meterKnowing your water meter
Knowing your water meter:
Tracking your consumption:
Your water meter features an analog readout in units of cubic meters. To track your consumption, write down the number that is displayed on the face of the meter. The next day (week, month, etc), record the new number that appears on the face. Subtracting the current meter reading from the initial reading will give your consumption for that day (week, month, etc.).
The average Canadian uses approximately 0.3 cubic meters of water a day.
Checking for leaks:
Your new water meter is equipped with leak detection technology. In the diagram, can see a small red triangle. If water is flowing through the meter, the triangle will spin. To check your home for leaks, turn off all the faucets in your home. Ensure that no water is running anywhere in the home. Observe the meter. If the triangle is spinning, there is a leak somewhere in your water system.
3/4-inch meters on 1-inch lines:
Toronto Water provides customers with water meters that are sized in accordance with The City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 851, Water Supply. Water meters are generally one size smaller than the water service line.
There is a misconception that a larger meter would provide more water, but this is not the case. The standard ¾” meter is able to provide enough pressure to deal with the demands of a household. Even if a home has a one-inch water service line, most fixtures, such as toilets, faucets, sinks have a 3/8” connection, which generally delivers 13 litre per minutes (3.5 gallons per minute). At this pressure, six fixtures could be operating in a home at the same time without a notable drop in pressure.
Accurate meter sizing is important for the following reasons:
