Water Meter Test Tool · Loveland, CO · Free
Find a Hidden Water Leak in Your Loveland Home
(Water Meter Test)
Your Loveland Utilities water meter is the most reliable way to confirm a hidden leak. Enter two readings and get gallons lost, real water and wastewater costs, and next steps.
Loveland Utilities bills water and wastewater on the same monthly statement. The wastewater side uses a Winter Quarter Average from December, January, and February to cap the sewer charge in other months. A leak running indoors during those three months is the most costly scenario because it inflates that cap for the rest of the year.
The meter test below gives you a real gallon count and applies current Loveland Utilities 2026 rates: $4.27 per 1,000 gallons for water and $6.21 per 1,000 gallons for wastewater.
How to Run the Meter Test
- Turn off every water fixture and appliance in the home, including irrigation and the ice maker.
- Locate your Loveland Utilities water meter at the curb box and read the number on the dial face.
- Wait at least 2 hours without using any water at all.
- Read the meter again and enter both numbers below.
Enter Your Meter Readings
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read my Loveland Utilities water meter?
Your meter box is at the curb in front of your property. Lift the lid and read the number on the dial face. Older meters show gallons; newer digital meters may show cubic feet. Write down the full number including any decimal places shown.
What is the Loveland Winter Quarter Average?
Loveland Utilities averages your water use across December, January, and February each year. That average becomes your WQA, updated each March. In months when your actual use exceeds the WQA, the wastewater charge is capped at the WQA rate. An indoor pipe leak running during those three months inflates the WQA and can raise your sewer charge for the rest of the year.
Does a winter indoor leak raise my wastewater bill?
Yes. A leak running indoors in December, January, or February raises your WQA, which Loveland Utilities uses to set your wastewater cap for the next 12 months. This is why fixing a winter leak quickly matters beyond the immediate water cost.
Which water company serves my Loveland address?
City of Loveland Water and Power (Loveland Utilities) serves most Loveland addresses. Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) serves Centerra and some newer developments near Timnath and Heron Lakes. Your bill header shows the provider name.
For a detailed look at what hidden leaks cost, read Your Loveland Water Meter Already Knows You Have a Leak or the insurance claim guide. If the meter confirms a leak, slab leak detection may be the right next step for older Loveland homes with copper under the slab.