LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY

  5/16/23 The EPA is requiring all water utilities to conduct a lead service line inventory. We need your help in completing the survey. There is a short time frame allowed to complete this survey, so your quick response is greatly appreciated. Please click on the link below for more information. There is a QR code that you can scan with your phone’s camera and it will take...

New Meter Sets

Minimum Bill A required minimum bill is due on newly set meters for a period of 1 year from date of set even if a meter is not in service.  It is up to the customer to contact our office after one year to stop billing. Meter Placement All water meter boxes will be set at ground level.  Any earth movement which will require raising or lowering of boxes will require additional...

Meter Accessibility

Water meters must be left accessible to Southeastern Water at all times for reading and billing purposes.  A seperate shut off valve should be placed on the customer side of meter for customer use.   Meter box valves are for southeastern water use only.   There is a charge if these valves are broken.

Service Line Locations

Suggestions for service lines from the meter to your residence. Service line should be at least 30 inches deep.  The first six inches of cover should be rock free. Minimum 3/4 inch inside diameter service line shall be used with minimum of 200 PSI pressure rating A cut off valve shall be installed for your service line in case of a leak, or for any other reason.  The valve should be...

Unrepaired leaks can be costly!

Unrepaired leaks in service lines and distribution mains can cause major water losses over time, and they are not usually visible to us. A leak about the size of this “o” can waste 129,600 gallons a year, enough to fill a public swimming pool. Now, that’s a lot of water! Imagine how much more could be lost with a bigger leak, or look at the card below. We are working...