Yes you do.
Added: What exactly is meant by "read your water meter?"
If you mean do you have the right to see it and look at the dials - yes, you do.
If you mean do you have the sole right to submit that reading to the water company without verification by one of their employees - no, you don't.
Yes, a water meter will run backwards. Running your meter backwards is stealing and could result in your service being diconnected and or a fine. Modern meters that are read via radio signals are sofisticated electronic instruments and will report leaks and reverse flows when read. So if your meter is a radio read type you had better not mess with it.
To accurately read a water meter to detect leaks, first make sure all water sources are turned off. Record the initial reading, then wait a few hours without using water. Check the meter again - if the reading has increased, there may be a leak.
There is usually a small water meter fitted in-line of the water pipeline. You'll find it near the property boundary, where it can be easily read by a meter reader.
To accurately read a gas meter, locate the meter, record the numbers displayed from left to right, and note any decimal points. Subtract the previous reading from the current one to determine gas usage.
Nope, when the meter's broke there ain't no-one can read it.
To accurately read a natural gas meter, locate the meter and record the numbers shown on the dials or digital display. Read the numbers from left to right, and note any decimal points. Compare the current reading to a previous reading to calculate the amount of gas used.
To accurately read your gas meter, locate the meter and record the numbers displayed from left to right. Take note of any numbers in red or after a decimal point. Subtract the previous reading from the current reading to determine your gas usage.
To accurately read an electric meter, locate the numbers displayed on the meter and record the numbers from left to right. Be sure to include all digits, including zeros. Subtract the previous reading from the current reading to determine the amount of electricity used.
To read a meter accurately and efficiently, first ensure you are familiar with the type of meter you are reading. Next, record the numbers from left to right, ignoring any numbers in red or after a decimal point. Finally, double-check your reading to avoid errors.
The easiest way to find out how to read water flow meters, is by checking your local government or water provider's website. On the majority of these websites there is an explanation for how to read your meter.
A handheld turbidity meter measures turbidity of a water sample. The meter is calibrated using standard samples from the meter manufacturer. The picture with the three glass vials shows turbidity standards of 5, 50, and 500 NTUs. Once the meter is calibrated to correctly read these standards, the turbidity of a water sample can be taken.
No but you can use a volt meter to read voltage.