Portable Water Meter

OUC provides portable water meter rentals for construction and other temporary situations in the OUC service area where normal service is not reasonable.

The portable meter measures the amount of water used, which is then billed to the customer on a monthly basis. Portable meters on hydrants are equipped with reduced pressure backflow prevention devices that are to remain installed at all times.

These are required to protect the water system from contamination. If the portable meter will be mounted on a truck, the backflow prevention assembly will not be provided, since the trucks are required to have an approved air gap installed and inspected by OUC within 15 days of pick up.

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Portable Meter Rates & Fees

Refundable Security Deposit

$2,000 per meter

Non-refundable Service Initiation Charge

$90 per meter

Service Charge

$105.75

All Consumption

$2.18/Kgal

Tampering/Damage

$130 minimum per occurrence

Failure to Submit Meter for Inspection

$140 per occurrence

Terms & Conditions

Please read OUC's Portable Water Meter Terms & Conditions prior to requesting meter.

Terms & Conditions

Monthly Portable Meter Readings

OUC no longer requires customers to submit readings online.

All portable meters are equipped with technology that directly sends the readings to OUC. To ensure successful meter communication, please have the equipment within the AT&T network area, especially during the billing window from the 20th through the 25th of each month.