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    Dec 13, 2015, 04:17 PM
    Water meter
    My outside water meter is covered with water. We have had a lot of rain and I think the soil is not draining from the box. Is the water going to damage the meter?
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    Dec 13, 2015, 04:33 PM
    The water shouldn't hurt. Plus the meter belongs to the water company.
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    Dec 13, 2015, 05:57 PM
    That is a very common occurrence. It won't damage the meter. You just want to double check - and check the meter box after the rain season is over just to make sure the meter unions are not leaking

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