Public Works
Water Department
Meter Readers
City of Papillion employees read your meter each month. The approximate date of your meter reading is listed on the left side of your monthly bill. In order to provide reliable service, it is sometimes necessary for our employees to visit your home on an unscheduled day.
Whenever our employees are in the field, they are there to provide a valuable service to you. Having actual meter readings means the City of Papillion doesn't have to estimate your usage, meaning your bills reflect your actual water usage. However, our meter readers do more than just read meters: they watch out for elderly customers, and for children too. We need your help to keep them safe as they go about their work. Locked gates and dogs are two of the problems meter readers encounter that, with your help, we can solve.
Dogs are unpredictable, and a dog who is gentle with friends and family has the natural instinct to 'protect' his home against a perceived 'intruder.' It's up to you, the homeowner and customer, to take the responsibility to restrain your dog when the meter reader arrives. Just check your bill for your next scheduled meter read date, and be ready to lock up Fido while the meter reader works.
Locked gates are another impediment. Again, being aware of the meter read date will allow you to unlock your gates long enough to give our employees access to your meter-to which they are entitled by city ordinance. Please don't let trash or other household items impede access to your meter.
Our employees carry City of Papillion identification. They also wear shirts bearing the City logo. If you have any doubts about someone claiming to be a City employee, call us at 402.597.2043 for verification.