Make sure all taps on your property are off and the meter numbers are not moving (if they are moving you may have a leak). Record the reading on your meter, from left to right there are should be a series of black numbers and then red numbers. The black numbers are kilolitres. The red numbers are 100's of litres, 10's of litres and then litres. If your meter has four red dials the fourth dial is a decimal, or tenths of litres. When you have recorded the reading, carefully measure 20 litres into a bucket from one of your taps. Re-read your meter and record the reading. The reading on the second red dial should have progress by two units and the third dial should not have changed.
A water meter accuracy test can be completed by Bundaberg Regional Council by completing the below form:-
Water Meter Accuracy Investigation Request Form
Water Services expects we will investigate your request within three (3) business days of lodgement and payment of the testing fee. If we are unable to meet this timeframe because of priority works you will be contacted to discuss when Council will be able to attend.
If Council officers believe an internal water leak may be present you will be notified on site or through a blue form placed in your letterbox. Council does not investigate internal leaks beyond identify the water meter is turning when no water is suspected to be in use. We recommend carrying out your own investigation or engaging a licenced plumber to confirm if a leak is present. All costs for investigations and repairs to private plumbing are the responsibility of the property owner. Repairs to plumbing must only be carried out by a licenced plumber. Please check the 'How to check for water leaks' and 'I have a leak, what can I do?' sections following or Water meters
Where the water meter is registering either correctly or in the favour of the applicant (under recording), no refund will be made to the applicant. Should the test results prove that a meter is registering incorrectly, we will organise a refund of the prescribed fee to the applicant where the water meter is registering greater than 5% in favour of the Council (i.e. meter is running "fast").
If you are unhappy with the outcome of Council's on site testing we are able to offer independent testing at a NATA accredited laboratory. You will be required to lodge a new Customer Request through our website, over the phone or at one of our customer service centres. Details on this process and a quotation for the cost of testing will be provided after receiving your request.