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August 28, 2012 - City of Shreveport Announces New Program to Help Prevent Water Theft
Removing the lock or tampering with the water meter is unlawful
The Water & Sewerage Department has recently begun locking water meters with a locking tab to provide security to our water meters and water system. On August 16 there were approximately 95 locking tabs installed on meters that had work orders to discontinue water service due to non-payment.
The locking tabs are numbered and tamper proof, and have to be broken to be removed. They are installed to lock the meter to prevent tampering. Each tab has a number which will be recorded on the work order for tracking purposes.
Removing the lock or tampering with the water meter is unlawful and could result in fines and/or criminal charges.
When the meters have the locking tab installed a door hanger will also be left at the residence with information on the water shut-off and a phone number to contact to have service restored.
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