What is the procedure for requesting a final meter reading on a property?
- The current owner/real estate agent/closing attorney should contact the Melrose Water Department by email waterbills@cityofmelrose.org or call the office directly at 781-979-4175.
- Please schedule at least 5-7 days prior to closing. Appointments are made at an exact time during normal business hours.
- Someone will have to be at the property to allow our meter technician to enter the house to read/inspect or change the meter if necessary. It must be someone over the age of 18.
- We require the new owner’s name(s) be available. As part of our process we automatically set up the new water account for the buyer.
- The final bill is promised the next business day by noon following the scheduled read date.
- We do not mail final bills. They can be emailed or picked up in the office once complete.
- There is a $25 fee for final meter reads/inspections added directly to the water bill.