Water Meters & Shut-Off Valves

Water Meters

• Counting Mechanism

  The counting mechanism counts only when water is flowing through the meter and stops counting when there is no flow through the meter.

• Leak Indicator

  This handy indicator may help you conserve water and save money by helping to identify a leaking tap or toilet.

• City of Barrie Label/Tag

  City of Barrie Label/Tag is a tamper-proof tag that must always be affixed to the meter. It advises the owner/occupant of the building that the City-owned meter must always remain accessible, in accordance with the Water and Wastewater Billing By-law.

• SmartPoint Device for Readings & Billing

  The City reads water meters remotely using a SmartPoint device installed on homes and buildings (most often on the outside). The SmartPoint relays the reading from the water meter and sends it via radio wave frequency directly to the Water Billing department. Barrie's water customers are therefore not disturbed by requests to access the meter for manual reading. 

  You may request to have your SmartPoint device moved, free of charge; please contact Water Operations Branch at (705) 792-7920 or WaterOperations@barrie.ca​.

• 1. Request the Package(s) / Water Meter Wire

  Email the following information to WaterMetering@barrie.ca:

  • Company Name
  • Contact Person
  • Contact Phone Number
  • Quantity of Packages and/or Boxes of Water Meter Wire (1000ft per box)
  • Building Permit Number(s)
  • Specify payment method: online (Visa & Mastercard accepted online) or in person at the City’s Surface Water Treatment Plant (Visa, Mastercard, debit, cheque, or cash accepted in person).
• 2. Pay for the Package(s) / Water Meter Wire

  The cost of the package and water meter wire fluctuates as the cost of the components change. The current costs are $599.85 per package and $216.83 per 1000ft box of meter wire.

  Payment can be processed online or in person as outlined below. Once payment has been received, Water Operations Branch Staff will prepare your packages. 

  Online	You will receive an email from eservices@barrie.ca containing a link to our online payment portal (Visa & Mastercard accepted). Please allow up to 48 hours from your request to receive this email.
  In person	Visa, Mastercard, debit, cheque, or cash are accepted in person at the City’s Surface Water Treatment Plant located at 20 Royal Parkside Drive, Barrie and open Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm.

• 3. Pick up your Package(s) / Water Meter Wire

  You will receive an email containing pickup instructions once your package(s) and/or water meter wire is ready for pickup. Orders for up to two packages can be picked up immediately after payment has been received.

• 4. Install the Package Components

  Package contents include:

  • 5/8”x3/4” Water Meter
  • 1”x3/4” Angle Meter Valve with External Restraining Nut
  • Two ¾” Leather Gaskets
  • 1” Stainless Steel Pipe Insert (Used for Pex Service Piping Only)
  • 2.1 Gallon Potable Water Expansion Tank
  • ¾” Dual Check Valve Backflow Preventer
  • Residential Water Meter Installation Checklist
  • Residential Water Meter Installation Standard 

   
  Please also refer to the Drinking Water Infrastructure Design Standard.

• 5. Request an Inspection

  Once you've used the Residential Water Meter Installation Checklist to confirm you are ready for an inspection and water turn-on appointment, request an appointment by e-mailing Water.Operations@barrie.ca or calling 705-792-7920. Please include the civic address within the request. A minimum notice of two business days is required.

  A separate building inspection may be required prior to water turn-on. Please reference your issued building permit and request an Exterior Water Service inspection through APLI if required.