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May 4, 2009
worrisome noise from water meter
This afternoon our water meter started making a kind of high-pitched whirring noise. It hasn't stopped. The meter numbers aren't turning, at least not noticeably fast or anything. I've never heard this before. Should we call DEP tomorrow? Or a plumber? Or what?
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Hi.I am a lic. plumber. You do not want to call DEP, you will get a violation.We could come and take a look at your meter and have it sent out for a repair or it may need to be rplaced.E.MULE AND SON PLUMBING AND HEATING CELL 1516 250-2234 OFFICE 1718 326-4646
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Posted by: eddie at May 4, 2009 9:27 PM
Make sure all the faucets or anything that uses water are off. The water meter shoud not move period. If it is, there is a leak or you didn't shut everything off.
Posted by: zuffy at May 4, 2009 11:01 PM
Are you sure it's not your electric meter?
Posted by: modsquad at May 5, 2009 8:36 AM
So DEP is not responsible for their own meter as Keyspan would be if the gas meter needs repair?
Posted by: cmu at May 5, 2009 8:46 AM
See "Who is responsible for the water meter?" at this link: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/water_and_sewer_bills/wsbillfaq.shtml
Posted by: vinca at May 5, 2009 10:44 AM
Vinca -
Thanks for the link - it sounds like we should call DEP and they are responsible for any repair (our meter is sheltered and no new construction or anything). By the way, I noticed the same sound from a fire hydrant up the street - could there be a problem with the pipes or something? It sounds kind of like rushing water, but nothing in my house is on - the meter is toward the front of the house, under a crawlspace accessed from inside.
Posted by: WTbound at May 5, 2009 11:55 AM
WTbound: On the occasions that I find myself with plumbing issues that are outside my skillset, I tend to next call my plumber for input, advice, and a visit if necessary. That's what I'd recommend to you: call your plumber, see whether it's a situation he can handle, and/or follow his advice on how to handle.
Posted by: vinca at May 5, 2009 5:41 PM
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