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Record 1 2021-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metering Instruments
  • Measuring Instruments
CONT

Some properties have just one water meter to service multiple residences. This [setup] is common in older blocks of units or apartments. For this type of property, the usage charges for all residences are split evenly among occupants (regardless of individual usage) because [a utility service provider doesn't] know how much water each residence is using. A check meter is an additional meter [that a utility service provider] can install so that [a property owner will] have visibility of [their] property's [utility] usage, and [they will] only pay for what [they] use.

OBS

check metre: The use of the term "metre" in this designation is incorrect, as "metre" designates either a unit of measurement or a metrical group. The term "meter" refers to a measuring instrument.

Key term(s)
  • check metre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
  • Appareils de mesure

Spanish

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