Water Meter
| Water Meter | 10-12 years |
A water meter is a device used to measure the volume of water usage.
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A water meter that also measures flow rate is known as a flowmeter. In most cases meters on a water property service are not flowmeters. Large commercial & industrial sites may be exceptions.
Useful Life
The useful life of a water meter is typically about 10 years. The accuracy of meters can deteriorate over time, and this is often the main consideration in estimating a useful life for the meter. Please help improve this page by adding your Council or Water Authority's information to the table below.
| Council | Adopted Life |
|---|---|
| Banana Shire Council | 10-12 years |
| Bundaberg Regional Council | 10 years |
| Midcoast Water | 10 years |