Water Usage Tracking
Read and record the meter reading on at least two consecutive days. Subtracting the previous day's reading from the current reading will indicate the number of gallons of water used in that specific period of time.
Leak Detection
The small red dial on the lower right of the meter register is used for leak detection. Turn off all water inside and outside your home, including water-using appliances. Observe the leak detector dial for movement for at least 10 minutes. If the indicator is moving when all water is off there may be a leak. Toilets are the most common kind of water-wasting leak.
Free toilet dye test strips are available at city hall and the public works facility.