Water meter well

What is a water meter well?

A water meter well is a buried well that contains:

• The water meter
  Shut-off valves
  Meter console
  Frost protection
  Connections for incoming and outgoing water

It gives the municipality easy access to read, replace and service the water meter without having to enter the property.

Why use a water meter well?

A well is used instead of being placed inside the house when:

The house does not have a basement

– The meter must be frost-free, which is difficult in flat ground.

The service line is far from the house

– If the water line runs in the street far from the house, a well is better.

The property must be accessible to the municipality

– Meter replacement or reading is done without going into the owner’s house.

What does a water meter well look like?

Typical parts:

• Manhole
• Plastic (PE/PP) or concrete
• Height approx. 1.2–1.8 metres
• Diameter 600–1100 mm
• Telescopic part and cover
• Enables the cover to be height-adjustable
  Cover in plastic or cast iron
  Usually traffic class A15 or B125

Meter bracket

1” threaded standard connection
Holds the water meter in a fixed position
Including valves before and after the meter

Water meter

The municipality’s own meter
Q3 2.5 (190 mm) or Q3 4.0 (220 mm)

Frost protection

Water meter wells are built so that:

the meter is frost-free
the lock and cover insulate
the well is often in draining gravel

In northern Sweden, extra insulation or deeper wells are sometimes used.

What are the wells used for?

• Hold the water meter frost-free
  Protect the meter from damage
  Give the municipality service access
  Ensure correct measurement of consumption
  Enable shutdown during work