Reading your meter is as simple as reading the odometer of your car. There are typically six or seven numbers on a meter dial with the last three numbers on the meter dial in reverse color. The last two numbers in reverse color are not used.

The star and needle are flow indicators and rotate when water is moving through the meter.

This is an example of a common meter dial.

Example: A meter with a reading of 00001500 would be a meter reading of 15.

 As your responsible water supplier, HydroTex has an obligation to provide safe, clean drinking water to all of our customers and take every precaution to prevent contaminants from entering the water system. To ensure this, we provide everything we can to avoid cross connection and back flow. A cross-connection is a point in plumbing systems where drinking water might be contaminated by hazardous materials. If you leave a hose in non-potable (not fit for drinking) water such as soapy water, pool water, etc., you could contaminate your drinking water. For example, if the pressure in the water main feeding your property drops while your hose is submerged in non-potable water, suction could be created, pulling the non-potable water back into your pipes, your drinking water supply, and distribution main. 

What can you do to avoid backflow?

• Install backflow prevention devices on the faucets in your home, especially outdoor faucets.
• Keep the ends of faucets clear of any possible contaminants. Never leave a hose in a sink, bucket, drain, or tub.
• Don’t use spray attachments that contain chemicals, such as weed killers, on your hose without a backflow prevention device.