Hydrant Meter Assembly Program

OVERVIEW

Hydrant meter assemblies are offered to customers to obtain water for non-drinking use in a safe and legal manner.

A two (2) business day notification is required for all fire hydrant meter assembly requests.

Call (919) 553-1530 for all inquiries related to hydrant meter assemblies, temporary fire hydrant connection service, and availability, or reach us by email at hydrantmeter@townofclaytonnc.org.

Complete the online Hydrant Meter Assembly Application. The Utilities and Billing Department will then contact you to collect the deposit, rental fee and meter set-up fee.

In most cases fire hydrant meter assemblies can be installed within five (5) business days of receipt of payment.

FEE SCHEDULE

  • Deposit: $1500.00 (Refundable upon request)
  • Rental Fee: $350 per month
  • Hydrant Meter Set-up Fee: (initial or relocation) $75
  • Hydrant Meter Reading Fee: $35
  • Town adaptation/modification visit fee: $15.
  • Hydrant Meter Damage Fee $55
  • Hydrant Meter Bill Late Payment Charge $10
  • Consumption Rate: $15 + $8.00 /1,000 gallons
  • Adapter Fee: $25 per month

View the Hydrant Meter Policy

View the Hydrant Meter Assembly Application