Many people want to hide their meter box by covering it with plants. We need to ensure the meter box is accessible so the meter can be read and maintenance can be performed. As shown in the graphic above:
Other than turf grass, gravel, bark, mulch or dirt, no planting material shall be located within the one foot perimeter of the meter box.
Small plants with shallow root systems (like annuals, some ground covers, etc) may be planted outside of the one foot perimeter if they will not encroach upon the required one foot clearance.
No trees or shrubs with expansive or invasive root systems shall be planted within two feet from the edge of the meter box, as roots invade the meter box and cause leaks.
A seven foot vertical clearance is required above the meter box so staff can stand upright when making repairs.
If you see a blue flag in your yard and received a letter requesting that your meter box be cleared of any landscape material, please clear the meter box at your earliest convenience.
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Website Accessibility Statement
San Juan Water District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all
members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with
the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the
website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same
degree as someone without disabilities.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970
Ongoing Compliance Information
Compliance Coordinator
The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance
Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices and requirements.
Compliance Procedures
The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues,
the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible
content if found.
Accessible Documents Policy
The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible
alternatives available.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may
also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by
third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
Report a Website Accessibility Issue
We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner.
If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance
Coordinator via the form below: