Water Meters are a federal requirement. In 1992, U. S. Congress passed the
Central Valley Project Improvement Act, which requires all Bureau of Reclamation
water contractors to implement metered billing by 2014. The Sacramento County
Water Agency (SCWA) is a bureau contractor. Since 1992, state law has required
water meters to be installed in all new construction. As a result, about 75
percent of the homes in the SCWA's service areas already have water meters. The
SCWA is developing procedures to phase-in water meters on un-metered homes in
our service area at an estimated installation rate of 1200 meters per year.
The Benefits of Metered Water Billing
All SCWA customers will benefit from water metering. Metering will:
- Encourage efficient water use among customers;
- Ensure that customers enjoy a high quality and reliable water source for
decades to come; and
- Provide more equitable charges for water service.
Meters will allow customers to pay for what they actually use. Customers then
can directly benefit from efficient water use measures they choose to
implement.
Keeping our Customers Involved
As the metering program continues, the Sacramento County Water Agency will be
taking necessary steps to keep you informed about the program and the
installation process.
If you are interested in being contacted about future public meetings, please
let us know by e-mail.
To help you use water more efficiently, the Sacramento County Water Agency
offers a free water use survey to SCWA water customers. A certified water
auditor will visit your home to:
- Review your water use
- Check your irrigation system, and
- Inspect for water leaks and offer water saving tips specific to your
property.
Customers receive a written report of findings and recommendations, and a 12
month irrigation schedule. Call 772-2226 to schedule your free water use
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