Water meters - installation and application

Water meters can only be installed and used in accordance with applicable laws in the ACT. 

In particular, meters must be installed (by Icon Water or a licensed plumber) before water is extracted from our network. Non-compliance can cause contamination and other operational issues with the water network. 

For new connections, water meters will only be issued with a ‘commencement notice for plumbing and/or drainage work’ number. Temporary meters are exempt from this requirement. 

Water meters must then be installed before any water is extracted from our network to ensure that: 

• water is accurately measured and accounted for; and 
• minimum backflow prevention measures are in place 
  • 20mm and 25mm water meters have non testable dual check valves incorporated into their bodies (additional backflow prevention measures may be required based on the site hazard rating) 
  • Meters greater than 25mm do not have a backflow prevention device incorporated and the onus is on the plumber to ensure that a suitable device is fitted downstream of the meter.