Definitely should be investigated. You might want to have an independent party check the calibration of your meter. Is this something a plumber could do? Is this an electrical issue or a plumbing issue? Don't know, but worth checking it out. The money you save on water may have to go towards the new trash fee. Ouch!

Do you know if it's due to the fact that they may have an Outside Water Meter which only registers the 'water' used on the 'Outside' of the home and not the Sewer...?..And 'if' that is 'not' the situation..you could get your meter tested by the DPW...

Old Fisherman I do have two meters.

Please contact the Public Works Department at 1-781-438-0760 to discuss.

I will leave the repairs or water meter repairs or replacement to the Town of Stoneham. 15 years ago the Town of Stoneham replaced my meter because it was reading to high. They were very good about it.
Take a ride around the area and see what I'm talking about.

Are the town of Stoneham residential water bills public knowledge the same as our taxes are ???????

Town documents are subject to the Massachusetts Freedom of Information Law, M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10 and to Chapter 4, Section 7, subsection 26, regarding public access to such documents.

Good commentary, and good question golfer6760!

Thank You DPW2 for that answer. I do believe some residents as the ones on Vera Lane should be at least looked at by the DPW. If the lush lawn residents have a water bill in line with what the DPW would expect it to be to keep a lawn as lush as they are, then fine, the residents have money to burn & good for them. But, to tell me to my face their water bill is less than my water bill seems a little fishy IMO. Either they are not telling the truth or the general residents of Stoneham are paying for their bill. :-o

I re-opened this topic

Residents with abnormally high water readings, compared to previous reports, are notified as a courtesy by our Department for the potential of a water leak and provided with information for example on how to detect leaks in toilets. However given the lack of rain many residents are increasing their water consumption for their lawns.

If you would like to discuss your bill or if you have a specific concern regarding an address please contact Public Works at 781-438-0760

Thank You :-) for the quick update