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Rent a Portable Water Meter
OUC provides portable water meter rentals for construction and other temporary situations.
Renting a Portable Water Meter
OUC provides portable water meter rentals for construction and other temporary situations in the OUC service area where normal service is not reasonable. The meter measures the amount of water used, which is then billed to the customer on a monthly basis.
Portable meters on hydrants are equipped with reduced pressure backflow prevention devices that are to remain installed at all times. These are required to protect the water system from contamination. If the portable meter will be mounted on a truck, the backflow prevention assembly will not be provided, since the trucks are required to have an approved air gap installed and inspected by OUC within 15 days of pick up.
Portable Meter Rates & Fees
| Portable Meter Services | Rates & Fees |
|---|---|
| Refundable Security Deposit | $2,000 per meter |
| Non-refundable Service Initiation Charge | $90 per meter |
| Service Charge | $105.75 |
| All Consumption | $2.18/Kgal |
| Tampering/Damage | $130 minimum per occurrence |
| Failure to Submit Meter for Inspection | $140 per occurrence |
Update: Monthly Portable Meter Reading
OUC no longer requires customers to submit readings online. All portable meters are equipped with technology that directly sends the readings to OUC. To ensure successful meter communication, please have the equipment within the AT&T network area, especially during the billing window from the 20th through the 25th of each month.
Terms & Conditions
To process your portable water meter request, please read the information below and complete the acknowledgment form to confirm that you have read the terms & conditions. After submitting the form below, you will be able to download our Request for Portable Water Service form. Please complete this document and email it to [email protected] or fax it to (407) 423-9129. Orders will be reviewed and processed within two to three business days upon receipt.
An OUC account is required to receive a Portable Water Meter. An account can be established in a business or personal name. Business accounts are required to be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations.
OUC portable water meters can only be utilized within the OUC water service territory. OUC water territory is defined by silver barrel (body) and blue cap painted hydrants.
Review the Meter Information Below to Determine the Appropriate Meter Needed
Hydrant Meter – 2” Portable Meter (Output: 250gpm). Hydrant Meters are pre-mounted on a dolly. Usage for any application where water is needed. Most customers prefer this meter.
Water Truck Meter – 2” Truck Mounted Meter (Output: 250gpm). Permanently installed on large tanker trucks. You are required to install the meter on the truck and install an approved air gap backflow prevention device. See below for air gap specifications. The truck must be brought back to OUC within 15 days for inspection.
1” Meter – 1” Small Portable Meter (Output: 40gpm). Must connect to OUC hydrant. Mostly for small pressure washers and comes with two garden hose spigots.
Deposits
A refundable security deposit of $2000 (per meter) will need to be paid within 24 hours of receiving the confirmation from Commercial Service. The full deposit payment must be reflected in your OUC account prior to picking up the meter from the Water Meter Shop. The deposit will be applied to your last bill after the portable water meter is returned to OUC. Any remaining credit balance will be refunded within 4 to 6 weeks from the final billing.
The Service Initiation Charge of $90 per meter will be charged on your first bill.
Storing the Portable Water Meter
Portable meters should be kept or stored within an open area of a designated AT&T network where they can quickly receive a cell signal. Storing a meter outside of the AT&T coverage area, stored in or around thick metal containers, buried under construction, or any place that may prevent the equipment from receiving and sending a signal will result in meter communication issues.
Inspections
All portable meters are required to have an annual inspection completed by OUC. OUC will send a letter prior to your due date for annual inspection. Failure to report for yearly inspection is considered a violation of FDEP Rule #62-555.360. To schedule your inspection, please call (407) 423-9100 x40919. Intermittent inspection requests may also be required to remedy malfunctioning portable meter equipment or cellular communications. Failure to report to inspection requests made by OUC is subject to a non-refundable penalty of $140.
Approved Air Gap for Water Truck-Mounted Meters
Damages, Tampering or Lost Meter
If any damage or tampering occurs to OUC’s portable meter a minimum charge of $130 will be applied to the next bill. If the meter is lost or stolen, please report it to OUC Commercial Services as soon as possible. The charge is $2,000 and will be applied to the next bill.
Picking Up Your Meter
Before arriving at the Gardenia Water Meter Shop to pick up your meter, ensure that your deposit has been paid and you have a suitable vehicle to transport the meter. Bring a copy of your email confirmation letter with the completed request form and a valid government-issued identification to the OUC Water Meter Shop for meter pickup. The meter must be picked up within 10 business days of this confirmation.
Please review the instructions in the brochure on Operation & Installation for Portable Meter Assemblies to learn how to safely secure, transport, install and shut down your Portable Water Meter.