Water Metered VS. Non-Metered

[Patrick Howe]

So I recently received my first water bill from the City of Chicago. My building does not have a meter so I am billed the standard rate for a 2 unit building, it was over $900. I was wondering if anyone had any experience or advice on whether or not to change over to a meter. I know the city is doing their best to force all non-metered residences to metered with the extremely high flat rate bill.

I also have studio garden unit, but the city still considers the building a 2 unit.