[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Ditto on this. Have a plumber out, confirm what the problem is. Believe me, if its a leak, before your meter the water co will want to fix it - they are paying for that water.
Confirm its after the meter, and your responsibility.

The OP said that the problem has existed for 2 or 3 years. I think they would know if the leak was on their side of the meter because they would be having very high water bills. So, they should call the Property Management Office because that office is responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure is being properly maintained. No need to call a plumber,

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by debzaranti

We have lived here for over 14 years. For the last 2 to 3 years we've been having a problem trying to get the water department to come out and fix our leaking water meter. They are largely ignoring us and telling us that there is no leak. However our front yard begs to differ because it's getting to be like a swamp with standing water and a water meter vault that is full of water all the time.

We can't even run the lawn mower over that area of the front yard because it sinks in the mud up to the axles. We have called and emailed the water department several times over the last 2 to 3 years, to no avail.

Not only is the standing water in our yard a breeding ground for mosquitoes, but I am concerned that since this has been going on for at least 2 years, it could eventually cause a complete washout and sinkhole to form. A sinkhole would not only affect us and our next door neighbor, but it would probably have a negative impact on every property on the block.

I'm posting on here largely out of frustration and also because of the suggestion from a good friend who is also a long time Villages resident. She seems to think if we make enough noise, maybe the water department will actually come out and fix the problem.

FIND OUT THE LOCAL POLITICIAN IN CONGRESS WHO OVERSEES THIS COMPANY PRACTICES. COLLECT ABOUT 200 hundred signatures and wait when you tell the staff your doing a local publicity shot article for the politicians help in recent issues. Bring press agent or even an internet personality to the meeting where you bushwack him
Ex president NYC union over 5k members

[jimkerr]

I’m curious if you were able to resolve this and if so, what was the cause of the leak?

[OhioBuckeye]

Worth a try!!!

[conman5652@aol.com]

Call the complaint line at the major news stations. I know as soon as they receive their call they will be right out to fix it

[MollyJo]

Originally Posted by debzaranti

We have lived here for over 14 years. For the last 2 to 3 years we've been having a problem trying to get the water department to come out and fix our leaking water meter. They are largely ignoring us and telling us that there is no leak. However our front yard begs to differ because it's getting to be like a swamp with standing water and a water meter vault that is full of water all the time.

We can't even run the lawn mower over that area of the front yard because it sinks in the mud up to the axles. We have called and emailed the water department several times over the last 2 to 3 years, to no avail.

Not only is the standing water in our yard a breeding ground for mosquitoes, but I am concerned that since this has been going on for at least 2 years, it could eventually cause a complete washout and sinkhole to form. A sinkhole would not only affect us and our next door neighbor, but it would probably have a negative impact on every property on the block.

I'm posting on here largely out of frustration and also because of the suggestion from a good friend who is also a long time Villages resident. She seems to think if we make enough noise, maybe the water department will actually come out and fix the problem.

Call.Every.Day.