Temporary Hydrant Meters

New Customers

New customers to the temporary hydrant meter program, please be prepared to provide the following during your phone call:​

• Your name or business name

• Federal EIN #

• Valid mailing address (will not accept a PO Box)

• Valid phone number

• Reason for obtaining a Temporary Hydrant Meter

• Name of person picking up the meter

• Estimated date for pick-up

• Email address

Overview of the Contract

Under this contract, customers are required to do the following:

• Be charged a deposit, an initial administrative charge and a monthly water volume charge.

• Assume responsibility for the safekeeping and proper protection of the meter, fitting, and fire hydrant.

• Agree to comply with Citizens Energy Group Rules, which are filed with and approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC).

• Restrict use of the meter to those who have completed the Temporary Hydrant Meter Training.

• Return the meter to Citizens for inspection and exchange each year.

• Report meter readings to Citizens on a monthly basis using a Hydrant Meter Reading Log.

• Only access hydrants designated for use in the Citizens Authorized Blue and Green Hydrant Program.

Authorized Temporary Hydrant Meter Locations

Map - Citizens Authorized Blue & Green Hydrant Locations

CEG (Marion and Surrounding Counties) - Blue Hydrant Program

 Citizens Blue Hydrant Locations (list with addresses)

Westfield - Green Hydrant Program

 Westfield Green Hydrant Locations (map and list with addresses)

Meter Reading Reporting Requirements

Customers who have been issued a temporary hydrant meter must report meter readings to Citizens on or before the 5th day of each month.

If a customer does not provide meter readings by the due date, usage may be estimated and billed per the present rate schedule. In accordance with the present rate schedule, a $25.00 per month non-reporting fee will be assessed after the second month that the meter readings are not submitted on time.

Submit Hydrant Meter Readings

If you have any questions regarding the contract for a temporary hydrant meter or the reporting of meter readings, please call (317) 927-4328.

 Water Appendices for Marion County

 Water Appendices for Westfield

Temporary Hydrant Meter Instructions

 Hydrant Meter Reading Self-report Instruction

 Temporary Hydrant Meter Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions