ᐅ Separate Water Meter for Garden Irrigation – How to Read the Meter
Created on: 15 Jun 2021 13:41
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Hello everyone,
We have a separate water meter before our outdoor water connection.
I have noticed that both the main meter and the outdoor meter turn when, for example, I water the lawn.
How should I report the water usage when requested?
Should I read the main meter for consumption and for wastewater report both the main meter and the garden meter?
We moved in last year around mid-year.
For both water supply and wastewater, 48 m³ (1,693 cubic feet) were billed.
I submitted the meter reading myself. The reading card only shows one meter number.
That number corresponds to the meter connected through the water utility.
The garden meter was installed by the plumber.
We have a separate water meter before our outdoor water connection.
I have noticed that both the main meter and the outdoor meter turn when, for example, I water the lawn.
How should I report the water usage when requested?
Should I read the main meter for consumption and for wastewater report both the main meter and the garden meter?
We moved in last year around mid-year.
For both water supply and wastewater, 48 m³ (1,693 cubic feet) were billed.
I submitted the meter reading myself. The reading card only shows one meter number.
That number corresponds to the meter connected through the water utility.
The garden meter was installed by the plumber.
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chamäleon3 Jul 2021 11:27We are also considering installing a separate water meter for the two outdoor faucets in our new build. The municipal water authority will handle this for us.
Our property is 605 square meters (6507 square feet) in size, with about 270 square meters (2906 square feet) covered or sealed. This leaves approximately 335 square meters (3607 square feet) of green space. Most of it will be lawn. What do you think is a reasonable estimate for annual garden water consumption?
The basic fee for the additional meter would be €18 per year, and the wastewater charges saved are €1.70 per cubic meter. This means the break-even point is around 10.5 cubic meters.
Our property is 605 square meters (6507 square feet) in size, with about 270 square meters (2906 square feet) covered or sealed. This leaves approximately 335 square meters (3607 square feet) of green space. Most of it will be lawn. What do you think is a reasonable estimate for annual garden water consumption?
The basic fee for the additional meter would be €18 per year, and the wastewater charges saved are €1.70 per cubic meter. This means the break-even point is around 10.5 cubic meters.
chamäleon schrieb:
We are currently considering installing a separate water meter for the two outdoor faucets in our new build. The municipal water supervisor will handle this for us.
Our plot is 605sqm (6500 sq ft) and the built and sealed area is about 270sqm (2900 sq ft). That leaves roughly 335sqm (3600 sq ft) of green space, most of which will be lawn. What do you think, how much garden water consumption should I estimate annually?
The base fee for the additional meter would be €18 per year, and the saved wastewater fees are €1.70 per m³. So the break-even point is about 10.5m³ (370 cubic feet). Are you planning to build a pool? Even a small one for the kids means at least 5m³ (175 cubic feet); if you maintain the water properly, once a year refill is enough.
Are you planning to water your lawn? Easily 0.5m³ (18 cubic feet) per watering session.
So the meter always pays off.
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chamäleon3 Jul 2021 12:05tomtom79 schrieb:
Are you planning to build a pool? At least a small one for the kids, so you would have at least 5m3 (about 176 cubic feet). If you maintain the water, once a year refill is enough.No, maybe just a paddling pool.tomtom79 schrieb:
Are you planning to irrigate your lawn? Easily 0.5m3 (about 18 cubic feet) per watering session.Yes, the connection is mainly intended for garden irrigation.chamäleon schrieb:
We are currently considering installing a separate water meter for the two outdoor taps in our new build. The local water authority will handle this for us.
Our plot measures 605 m² (6511 sq ft), and the built-up and sealed area is about 270 m² (2906 sq ft). That leaves around 335 m² (3609 sq ft) of green space. Most of this will be lawn. What do you think, how much annual garden water consumption should I expect?
The base fee for the additional meter would be €18 per year, and the wastewater charges saved are €1.70 per m³. So, the break-even point is at about 10.5 m³.You will definitely exceed the 10.5 m³.
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