How do I read my meter?
There are different types of meters we use in our distribution system; however they all serve the same purpose. Some are digital and others are the more traditional clock-like meters. The function remains the same. The order is measured by the movement of water flowing through a boat-like propeller within the meter tube, and based on how rapidly it spins; it is how the volume of water flowing through the meter is determined. Questions regarding your particular meter can be addressed at your initial introductory meeting. For existing customers, please call our irrigation line at 760-398-2611 for assistance.Examples of Water Meters (JPG)

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1. Why am I unable to order a 12-hour for today?
2. How many gallons of water are in an acre-foot?
3. Are there conversion formulas to assist with CFS (cubic feet per second) water calculations?
4. How do I read my meter?
5. What types of services charges will I incur?
6. How do I know how much water to order if it’s my first time?
7. I was told that a zanjero will be coming out to my meter? What or who is a zanjero?
8. How long does it take to receive my water once the zanjero opens the meter?
9. I was told that my meter has been prorated for today’s order. What does that mean?
10. How much water can I order if I use a pump?
11. What is a meant by a short, long, and intermediate delivery?
12. What are the drawbacks of a 12-hour order vs. the benefits of 24-hour order?
13. I was told there is a surge in the line, what does that mean?
14. Will I be informed whenever the distribution system requires maintenance?
15. If my meter doesn’t register, do I still get charged for using water?
16. Can you give me a brief history of the canal distribution system and how it functions?
17. Why am I not allowed to “work” my own meter?
18. What is a split order?
19. What is an emergency off?
20. Is there such thing as an "emergency on"?
21. If I request a non-emergency off or an unscheduled on, how long do I have to wait for the task to be completed?
22. How much water am I allowed to order?