Baltimore City - Water Turn On Issue with Dept of Public Works

[Alex R.]

I'm at the tail end of a remodel and I need my water turned on but the City of Baltimore is closed. I can't get water. I've called 311 to try to turn it on, left VM with Department of Public Works.  I've escalated the issue with Baltimore 311 with no resolve. Tried to open the meter box, but can't find the meter. Lol ... Does anyone have any ideas? If all else fails, I have to wait till the City open backs up. 

[Ian Barnes]

Umm, water meters are 10-15 feet away from the main line in most houses in Baltimore City.  Is your main line connected to the water meter?  If your using a licensed General Contractor in Baltimore, and they don't know how to find a water meter, find a new contractor.  Baltimore City almost never shuts off a water meter and I've never seen them take one out of the water meter box.  They charge you even if you don't use water.  Plus, on your next rehab, don't start one until your water and utilities are on.  Who waits until the end of a rehab?