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Domestic water meter

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===Construction, operations and maintenance===

'''Manufacturers:''' Biesinger; Bosco; Kent; Schlumberger; Spanner Pollux; Valmet; TagMeter, etc.

On a regular basis (e.g. every month), the water meter should be read by an appointed person who writes down the new meter count in a book. The difference between two readings of the same meter is the amount of water used, and consumers will be billed accordingly. The reader must check that the meter is in good condition and has not been tampered with. Meter counts can also serve to regulate consumption, by raising tariffs as more water is used. The fee for a meter reader increases the operational costs of

===Field experiences===

The following projects utilize domestic water meters.

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