Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2016 · 55 posts 5y GREAT question Jay. I would love to see if anyone has had any luck finding a solution. danloveshouses@gmail.com773-295-1751Podcast Guest on Show #2 Member since 2018 · 1,730 posts 5y Only the City can install a meter. They rightfully don't want anybody screwing around with the system, installing unapproved/inaccurate meters, etc. Problem was that installing meters was supposedly adding lead to the houses water systems.