Portable Water Meter Terms & Conditions

In order to process your portable water meter request, please read the below information, acknowledge that you have read the terms & conditions, complete the form on the next page and email it to commercialsvcs@ouc.com or fax it to 407-423-9129. Orders will be reviewed and processed within 2-3 business days upon receipt.

An OUC account is required to receive a Portable Water Meter. An account can be established in a business or personal name. Business accounts are required to be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations.

OUC portable water meters can only be utilized within the OUC water service territory. OUC water territory is defined by silver barrel (body) and blue cap painted hydrants.

Review the Meter Information Below to Determine the Appropriate Meter Needed:

Hydrant Meter - 2” Portable Meter (Output: 250gpm). Hydrant Meters are pre-mounted on a dolly. Usage for any application where water is needed. Most customers prefer this meter.

Water Truck Meter - 2” Truck Mounted Meter (Output: 250gpm). Permanently installed on large tanker trucks. You are required to install the meter on the truck and install an approved air gap backflow prevention device. See below for air gap specifications. The truck must be brought back to OUC within 15 days for inspection.

1” Meter - 1” Small Portable Meter (Output: 40gpm). Must connect to OUC hydrant. Mostly for small pressure washers and comes with two garden hose spigots.

Deposits:

A refundable security deposit of $2000 (per meter) will need to be paid within 24 hours of receiving the confirmation from Commercial Service. The full deposit payment must be reflected in your OUC account prior to picking up the meter from the Water Meter Shop. The deposit will be applied to your last bill after the portable water meter is returned to OUC. Any remaining credit balance will be refunded within 4 to 6 weeks from the final billing.

The Service Initiation Charge of $90 per meter will be charged on your first bill.

Storing the Portable Water Meter:

Portable meters should be kept or stored within an open area of a designated AT&T network where they can quickly receive a cell signal. Storing a meter outside of the AT&T coverage area, stored in or around thick metal containers, buried under construction, or any place that may prevent the equipment from receiving and sending a signal will result in meter communication issues.

Inspections:

All portable meters are required to have an annual inspection completed by OUC. OUC will send a letter prior to your due date for annual inspection. Failure to report for yearly inspection is considered a violation of FDEP Rule #62-555.360. To schedule your inspection, please call 407-423-9100 x40919. Intermittent inspection requests may also be required to remedy malfunctioning portable meter equipment or cellular communications. Failure to report to inspection requests made by OUC is subject to a non-refundable penalty of $140.

Approved Air Gap for Water Truck Mounted Meters:

Damages, Tampering or Lost Meter:

If any damage or tampering occurs to OUC’s portable meter a minimum charge of $130 will be applied to the next bill.

If the meter is lost or stolen, please report it to OUC Commercial Services as soon as possible. The charge is $2,000 and will be applied to the next bill.

Picking Up Your Meter:

Before arriving at the Gardenia Water Meter Shop to pick up your meter, ensure that your deposit has been paid and you have a suitable vehicle to transport the meter. Bring a copy of your email confirmation letter with the completed request form and a valid government-issued identification to the OUC Water Meter Shop for meter pickup. The meter must be picked up within 10 business days of this confirmation.

Please review the instructions in the brochure on Operation & Installation for Portable Meter Assemblies to learn how to safely secure, transport, install and shut down your Portable Water Meter.

Click here to view the Portable Water Meter Brochure

If you have any questions, please call Commercial Customer Service at 407-423-9018.