06/30/2026
🚨 PLUMBER PSA: Is Your Water Meter Hiding? 🚨
Take a look at the second photo. This is exactly what a clean, visible water meter box should look like! But all too often, grass, dirt, and overgrown weeds completely bury them.
If a pipe bursts inside your home, every second counts. Do you know exactly where your main water meter is to shut it off?
Why keeping it clear saves you money
:Lower labor costs: Keeping it clear saves your plumber from spending costly billable hours hunting down and digging up your meter in an emergency.
Emergency access: Finding your valve instantly can save you thousands of dollars in severe water damage.
City reading: Your local water utility needs fast, easy access to service or read the meter without delays.
Preventing damage: Overgrown roots and packed dirt can crack meter lids and complicate repairs.
Your Weekend To-Do List:
Locate it: Look near your street curb or sidewalk in the grass.
Clear it: Trim the grass back, pull creeping weeds, and shovel away dirt.
Test it: Make sure the lid isn't completely rusted or jammed shut.
If your meter is buried or you cannot find your main emergency shut-off valve, don't sweat it! The team at J & M Rooter Drain Cleaning & Plumbing is here to help keep your home safe, dry, and within budget.
📞 Save our number in your phone just in case: 918-686-8758
