Meters

Construction Meters

The City meters all connections to the distribution system whether it is a permanent or temporary connection. Typical uses of temporary meters include site water for construction purposes, testing and flushing water mains in new developments, and filling water trucks. 

To initiate Temporary Construction Meter or Yard Meter service, please contact the Meter Desk at (707) 543-3917 or [email protected]

Yard Meters

The City provides water truck filling service from its potable and recycled yard meters located at the Utility Field Office on 35 Stony Point Road. Yard meter permits are issued for one year.

Recycled water usage is restricted to dust control within the City of Santa Rosa’s service area. A map of the service area is included the permit.

To initiate Temporary Construction Meter or Yard Meter service, please contact the Meter Desk at (707) 543-3917 or [email protected].

Meter Split Information

Meter Requests

New meter sets, once approved by the inspector and submitted, take approximately one week to set. All related fees must be paid prior to the meter being set.

  • Please contact your projects Inspector for new meter set requests that have an Encroachment Permit.
  • Please review the Meter Request Brochure prior to submitting your meter request form.
  • For subdivisions whose first meter has already been set, please complete the Water Meter Request Form (PDF) and send it to us by email.

For status update of submitted/approved requests, please contact the Meter Desk at 707-543-3917 or [email protected].