Installation & Use
- A residential 5/8 inches water meter must be purchased to register outside water usage along with a reduced pressure backflow device and must be installed (by a licensed plumber) and maintained by the owner. Please see attached specifications.
- An ERT device will need to be purchased at City of Tallmadge payment center. The ERT is the digital encoder that is needed in order to get an accurate reading off of the meter. Total cost of the ERT is $96.60.
- The meter must be inspected by the Tallmadge Water and Sewer Department before credit can be given. Upon inspection, the ERT will be wired to the meter in order for the readings to be received.
Installation Requirements
- Sewer deduct meters shall be installed permanently in the basement, near the outside line used for watering.
- Meters shall be horizontal and at least 48 inches off the floor and 18 inches away from the wall.
- An ERT must be wired at time of inspection.
Meter Specifications
View a diagram of the meter with backflow equipment (PDF)
Backflow Device Requirements
All systems will be required to have an approved American Water Works Association/Environmental Protection Agency testable reduce pressure backflow device to protect the public water supply as well as tested annually by a licensed backflow person.
The
Backflow Form (PDF) must be completed when inspection is scheduled and the form mailed to:
City of Tallmadge Water and Sewer Department
210 Osceola Avenue
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
A form will then be mailed annually when inspection is due for the backflow device.