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IRRIGATION/POOL METERS

Irrigation and Pool Meters

Irrigation meters are separate water meters used exclusively to measure water used for landscaping, yard irrigation, or filling swimming pools, provided that none of the water returns to the sanitary sewer system.

Billing is based on water used. There are no sanitary sewer charges.

Special safety requirements for irrigation meters

A back-flow preventer is required on all irrigation meters to protect the public water supply against actual or potential contamination from cross-connection, backpressure, or back-siphonage. Please refer to MAWSS’ Cross-Connection and Backflow Prevention Program for more details on installation and testing. 

Residential irrigation meters, that are less than 1” in size, are installed by MAWSS with a dual-check valve to prevent contamination of the public water supply. Annual testing of the device must be done by a MAWSS-approved and certified tester, hired at the customer’s expense. Failure to do so can result in termination of service. 

Double Head Meter Setup (Irrigation Meter)

Irrigation Meter Fittings

MAWSS does not guarantee that a double-head irrigation meter can be installed at all locations requested. If conditions in the field create an additional expense, the customer will be notified and given the option to pay the additional expense or terminate the project with all prepaid fees being refunded.

Commercial or larger irrigation meters can be installed and tested by the customer provided they utilize a MAWSS approved backflow prevention assembly. Annual testing of the device must be done by a MAWSS-approved and certified tester, hired at the customer’s expense. Failure to properly install and annually test this device will result in termination of service.

Faucets, hose bibs and sprinkler systems are separate installations made by the customer, plumbing contractor, or landscaping/irrigation professional.

Irrigation meter accounts are charged a minimum bill of $14.73 per billing period regardless of whether any outdoor water has been used. Charges will appear as a separate line item on your bill.

 

Irrigation Meter Online Form

Please fill out the form below. You may also download the .pdf file if you would like the print version.

Choose the configuration you would like to order.

Prices are subject to change at any time

Meter Size & Configuration

Meter Cost + Backflow + Capacity Fee = Total

HOMEOWNERS ONLY

This option allows the homeowner to have the price of the irrigation meter added to the next water bill for the irrigation meter installation.

COMPLETE ALL SPACES BELOW TO HAVE FEE BILLED

If different from above

Audit: All customers applying for an Irrigation/Pool Service shall agree to an audit of their domestic and irrigation/pool systems, if requested by MAWSS. Any customer violating the terms of this policy will be subject to a $1,000.00 penalty and will forfeit any future right to an irrigation/pool service.

MAWSS
P.O. Box 180249
Mobile, AL 36618-0249
[Ph] (251) 694-3155 or (251) 694-3151
[Fx] (251) 694-9412

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MAWSS Park Forest Plaza
4725 Moffett Road
Mobile, AL 36618