DISCLAIMER: While it’s permissible for customers to observe their water usage and inspect their meter, it’s important to understand that any modifications, tampering, or theft of a water meter is considered a punishable criminal offense under Florida law.

Locating your meter can  often be a bit of a challenge since locations may vary based upon how your residence or business was constructed. A few tips that can help you to find your meter:

1. Look outside near the curb of your home. 

Meters will often be located in a box in your front yard, utility right-of-way, or as part of the sidewalk outside of your place of business.

2. Look around your property.

Depending how your residence was constructed, sometimes meters can be found in unusual places like in a backyard.

3. Use a hose bib for guidance.

Often, meters are directly connected via the  service line to an outdoor hose bib, since this is typically the first place that water makes its way into the home.

4. Talk to your realtor or landlord.

A realtor or landlord may have useful information about your utility provider as part of due diligence they have conducted. This could include the meter location and equally important, shut off valve.

5. Call the OUA for assistance.