A water meter is a device used by water utilities to measure the volume of water consumed by a household or business. Mechanical water meters, like Bylan meters, typically use a series of rotating dials that track water flow through the pipes. As water flows, it spins a small internal turbine, which turns the dials to record the volume of water passing through. To read a mechanical water meter, start by noting the numbers shown on the main dials, typically displayed in cubic meters (m³) or liters. Most dials represent thousands, hundreds, tens, and single units, moving from left to right. The total reading combines each dial's position, giving an accurate measurement of the water used since the last reading. Regularly checking and recording this reading helps monitor water usage and detect any unusual increases that may indicate leaks or inefficiencies