The City of Winnipeg is encouraging residents to read their meters as they kick off their first Meter Reading week.
The goal is to encourage customers to submit readings, so they only pay for the water they use.
“Submitting a water meter reading takes less than a minute, and it helps you get more accurate billing,” said Chair of the Water, Waste and the Environment Committee Ross Eadie.
Winnipeg homeowners are required by law to provide one meter reading per year, with the hope that customers will work towards providing readings each time they receive a meter reading reminder by mail or email.
The city says estimated bills can leave customers paying too much or too little, and it can also hide leaks.
“A leak the size of a pencil lead can cost around $20 a day,” said Eadie. “Providing accurate meter reads every time you get your meter reading reminder can help identify leaks much faster.”
The city says submitting a meter reading is simple. Customers can simply read the meter number, which is found on the water meter lid and record the number on the odometer-style dial on the meter face.
Customers can submit their meter readings anytime by visiting winnipeg.ca/submitreading or by calling the 24-hour automated water meter reading system at (204) 986-4445.
