Seriously, what’s the point of this whole water sub-meter nonsense?! Once again, a textbook example of how water service providers squeeze every last penny out of people at every possible opportunity. I mean really—you’re REQUIRED to replace it every few years, and of course not for free, but for a nice chunk of money. And not because it breaks or stops working, no—just because it’s mandated. As if the meter starts lying by itself after 8 years!
The best part? They demand that it be officially verified, but naturally, YOU have to pay for that too, while THEY just collect the money and give it a nice little “approved” stamp. What exactly are they protecting with this? Their own wallets, so not a single drop goes unpaid. That’s what it’s all about—a money grab. Nothing else!
And on top of that, WE’RE the ones who have to schedule an appointment so they can grace us with their presence to replace the thing! As if people didn’t already have a thousand things to juggle—work, kids, life in general—but no, you have to carve out time for this too, sit at home and wait for the technician who may or may not even show up. And of course, whatever they do—you pay. If you’re not home, if they’re running late, if you have to wait another week—it’s all YOUR problem.
And what happens if you forget to replace it in time? Fines, base fees, extra charges, threats, enforcement! A whole load of trouble! People are already paying for rainwater these days, for God’s sake! Every single drop of water is now priced like gold, and on top of that, it’s our job to prove we’re not the cheaters, when in reality the entire system is a bad joke. But the real joke? In some places the service itself is utter crap—toxic pipes, stinky water, no pressure—but sure, the meter better be brand new and officially certified, and of course, all at your own expense!
Ridiculous. Pathetic. And profoundly unfair.
This whole meter replacement scheme is just a way to legally rob you of your money. Some idiot came up with this once just so they could rob people of even more money — and get a pat on the back for it!