Older odometer-style meters
- Find the head of the meter.
- It is about three inches in diameter
- It has a large hand and a small red diamond or triangle.
- Read the numbers from left to right where it says "cubic feet".
- Don't worry if you see what looks like water on the face of the dial.
- It is oil that prevents corrosion and helps the dial mechanism last longer
- It does not enter the water supply or affect the quality of your water.