Reading your meter is as simple as reading the odometer of your car. There are typically six or seven numbers on a meter dial with the last three numbers on the meter dial in reverse color. The last two numbers in reverse color are not used.

The star and needle are flow indicators and rotate when water is moving through the meter.

This is an example of a common meter dial.

Example: A meter with a reading of 00001500 would be a meter reading of 15.

At HydroTex, we’re proud to provide clean, reliable water to our community. But water is a limited resource, and we all play a part in using it wisely. By making small changes at home, you can help conserve water, protect the environment, and even lower your monthly bill.

Easy Ways to Save Water

• Fix Leaks: A dripping faucet or running toilet can waste thousands of gallons a year.

• Turn Off the Tap: Don’t leave water running while brushing your teeth or doing dishes.

• Use Full Loads: Run the dishwasher or washing machine only when full.

• Water Wisely: Water your lawn early in the morning or late at night, and don’t water on windy days.

• Upgrade Fixtures: Low-flow showerheads and toilets use less water and work just as well.

Outdoor Tips

• Choose Native Plants: They need less water and care.

• Mulch Gardens: Helps soil keep moisture longer.

• Use Rain Barrels: Collect rainwater for outdoor use.

 As your responsible water supplier, HydroTex has an obligation to provide safe, clean drinking water to all of our customers and take every precaution to prevent contaminants from entering the water system. To ensure this, we provide everything we can to avoid cross connection and back flow. A cross-connection is a point in plumbing systems where drinking water might be contaminated by hazardous materials. If you leave a hose in non-potable (not fit for drinking) water such as soapy water, pool water, etc., you could contaminate your drinking water. For example, if the pressure in the water main feeding your property drops while your hose is submerged in non-potable water, suction could be created, pulling the non-potable water back into your pipes, your drinking water supply, and distribution main. 

What can you do to avoid backflow?

• Install backflow prevention devices on the faucets in your home, especially outdoor faucets.
• Keep the ends of faucets clear of any possible contaminants. Never leave a hose in a sink, bucket, drain, or tub.
• Don’t use spray attachments that contain chemicals, such as weed killers, on your hose without a backflow prevention device.