Meter Tampering

Tampering with your water meter in an attempt to use water supplied by Easton Suburban Water Authority without that water being measured and tracked through your water meter is a crime that is punishable by both fines and prosecution.

If we determine that your meter seal has been broken as an indication of meter tampering, we will assess you the cost of all related expenses to replace your meter and repair any damages.

In addition, we will issue you a bill for the water you have stolen. Your bill will be based on either: a) ten times the minimum charge for that size meter, or b) the estimated consumption for the billing period or periods in question.

Because meter tampering is a crime, we also will file criminal charges against you for meter tampering. We consider meter tampering a serious violation of your contract for water service and will pursue prosecution to the full extent of the law.