TasWater is reminding customers to keep their metres clear of hazards as they shine a light on metre readers through a new social media campaign.
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"Spring is when we are more commonly dealing with snakes in the metre boxes, while in autumn, bees and wasps are a big nuisance," TasWater metre reading coordinator Heath Johnson said.
"We encourage property owners to help us out by ensuring their water metres are kept clear, so no bushes or flowers are growing over the metres.
"This is not only to ensure we can easily access them but also results in less bees or wasps in the area."
While water metres are installed to be read by TasWater, knowing where your metre is situated can be useful.
"We encourage our customers to find where their water metre is on their properties, so in the event of an emergency, such as a broken pipe inside the home, you will be able to shut down the supply of water quickly and efficiently, potentially averting serious damage," Mr Johnson said.
"This will also allow for customers to check their own usage and even query their bill if needed."