Fire Hydrant Meter Rental

Temporary Services

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management provides meters for temporary services, such as those used by contractors in the construction business. Meters are available for both short and long-term usage. 

Contracts and Applications

Persons desiring to establish a temporary water source must apply for a Fire Hydrant Meter Rental.

Fire Hydrant Meter Rental Application

Commercial & Residential Checklist for Hydrant Meter Rental

Rates and Fees

• A deposit of $600.00 is required at the time of rental. 
• Long-Term Rentals security deposit will be processed the day of rental. 
• Short-Term Rentals will be held if returned within three (3) business days. 
• Renters shall be charged a usage fee of $8.08 per 1,000 gallons of water.
• Renters will be charged a monthly surcharge of $28.00.
• A charge of $40.00 will be deducted for unreturned or lost keys. 
• For long-term rentals, the initial security deposit will be held until the meter is returned. 
• Short-Term Rentals security deposit will be held if returned in (3) business days.
• A representative will contact you within 3 business days to schedule the delivery and installation time.

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***Short-Term Rentals security deposit will be held if returned in (3) business days.

***A representative will contact you within 3 business days to schedule a delivery and installation time.

A representative will reach out to you within three business days for:

• Long-term rentals – arrange customer pick up of the hydrant meter.
• Short-term rentals – arrange a delivery and installation time of the hydrant meter.