Construction Meter Request

Temporary water services, whether from a fire hydrant, recycled water filling station, or otherwise are installed at the discretion of the Department for the convenience and use by individuals, contractors and companies doing work of a limited duration.

Please consider the following when applying:

  • Location of water use site is required.
  • Company checks accepted. No personal checks. Checks must clear before meter is installed.
  • Application requires Federal Tax ID #, Long Beach Business License #, and Business Card.
  • Contractor is responsible to lock and secure meter.
  • Prior to being approved for a recycled water connection, truck drivers or site supervisors must attend a short (15 minute) tailgate training.
  • Please anticipate 48 hours for application processing.
To request a temporary service connection, please call (562) 570-2419

Click the orange button to fill out the application form through LBWD’s online portal, Laserfiche.

Charges for Temporary Potable Water Service Connections (On Fire Hydrant or Other Connection)

3″ meter >3″ meter
Install and Remove $    180 $    360
Relocate $    180 $    360
Monthly Meter Rent (not pro-rated) $      60 $    200
Meter Minimum Deposit (based on meter cost) $ 1,200 $ 1,800
Backflow Device Minimum Deposit $    500 *

*Customer must provide own backflow         Minimum required total deposit is $1,700

Charges for Temporary Recycled Water Service Connections (On Recycled Water Filling Station)

Install and Remove $      90
Relocate $      90
Monthly Meter Rent (not pro-rated) $      60
Meter Minimum Deposit (based on meter cost) $ 1,200

Minimum required total deposit is $1,200

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