Installation
A temporary meter may be installed on a county-accepted fire hydrant for temporary use.
How to apply
To apply for a hydrant meter, complete the Temporary Hydrant Meter Service Application, select your end date and email the Water Resources department.
Prior to applying, please note the following:
- You must locate the fire hydrant closest to your project/site that, when in use, will not impede the flow of traffic (e.g., hoses/pipe connections cannot cross a road)
- You must have the badge number information from the desired hydrant
- The information is found on a metal hydrant badge (Example: I-002049)
- If no badge, provide location (Example:Northwest corner of Big Bend & US Hwy 41)
- You must submit a discontinue date with your application
- Once installed, hydrant meters can't be moved
- If extension of use is needed the applicant must email their request 10-business days prior to the “end date” on the application to avoid delays and additional fees
- If the meter is missing, the applicant is responsible for a $620 missing meter fee plus estimated use from the last read
- All charge must be paid before the utility will complete a new or relocation request
- Service availability staff will contact you to obtain payment for your hydrant meter request
- Refer to application
- You will receive a monthly bill for potable water use at each hydrant location
Fees
The hydrant meter fee is $845. The breakdown of the fee is as follows:
| Deposit | $650 |
| Meter installation | $170 |
| Account setup fee | $25 |
Meter removal
Your meter will be removed based on the information on your application.
If the date changes, the applicant must email the Water Resources department the following information:
- Subject: Hydrant meter removal - Address of current hydrant meter
- Account number - may be found on your utility bill
- Daytime contact name and telephone number