Your water meter is an accurate and dependable water-measuring device used to register all the water consumed in your home or building. The water meter is usually located in the basement of your residence. From time to time, Youngstown Water may need access to your meter for maintenance.
Please keep these things in mind when landscaping:
- Permanent structures such as walls, fences, and gates cannot be installed in a utility easement area without an encroachment permit from the City.
- Your meter area should be kept clear of shrubbery, trees, and low growing bushes.
- When planting trees, keep in mind that tree roots can become entangled around the underground pipes increasing the possibility of broken pipes and water leaks.
- Shrubbery can become bushy and hinder our ability to read your meter.
Customers who already have established landscaping are required to trim their plants to allow access to the meter reading device.
If landscaping does cause access difficulty, we ask that you clear it. However, if we need immediate access we may clear the vegetation without prior notice. Please note, Youngstown Water has the right to remove obstructions placed in a utility easement area and is not responsible for any damage caused by removing the obstruction.
If you have any questions about maintaining your meter or need help in locating your water meter, please call Customer Service at (330) 742-8749.