Water Meter on Potential Property in Vancouver Washington

[Chris Friberg]

Hi all

We found a potential property we are ready to make an offer on, the only issue is the water meter.  The property is 2 duplexes on 1 tax lot, a 3rd duplex is on another lot which is not for sale.  All 3 duplexes share 1 water meter.  The way the water bill has worked in the past is the lot with 2 duplexes pay 67% of the entire water bill and the single duplex pays the balance.  Has anyone had any experience with this set up or have a ballpark idea on how much it is to add separate meters?  Thanks!