water meter
noun
: an instrument for recording the quantity of water passing through a particular outlet
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Skibbe noted that about 95 % of city residents have small water meters, though the exact impact of the increase will depend on how much water a household uses.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Equipped with a hammer and a bucket to remove water from the manholes, Arredondo checks the water meters to determine each home’s consumption and always treads carefully to avoid slipping on the ice.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Make sure the water meter box doesn’t freeze by keeping the lid on.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
Keep cold air out of your water meter.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Equipped with a hammer and a bucket to remove water from the manholes, Arredondo checks the water meters to determine each home’s consumption and always treads carefully to avoid slipping on the ice.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Make sure the water meter box doesn’t freeze by keeping the lid on.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
Keep cold air out of your water meter.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Water meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20meter. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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