Somerset meter readings on web
Somerset Regional Council has published a list of June 2009 water meter readings recorded on its website in a move that Mayor Graeme Lehmann hopes will help residents keep track of their water usage and promote the early detection of household water leaks.
"The list simply gives the water meter serial number - no names or addresses will be disclosed - along with the date of the last reading and what the reading was," he said.
"This means that both owner occupiers and tenants can have access to information that can help them understand their water usage."
"Two major undetected leaks on private property have been reported to Council since the floods in November last year indicating that household water mains may be under more stress than they were previously."
Cr Lehmann urged residents to check for water leaks on their properties by recording their meter reading prior to all occupants leaving home for the day and checking that the reading has not changed on their return.
Ratepayers can view the document here
