Gurgaon: Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has made it mandatory for all domestic and commercial water connections to install water meters conforming to ISI and ISO standards. The move aims to improve water consumption assessment, reduce non-revenue water losses, prevent wastage, and streamline billing.MCG has prescribed detailed technical and operational conditions for installation. The meters must be tamper-proof, leak-proof, and suitable for horizontal installation. Approved sizes are 15mm and 20mm, or as authorised by the competent authority. The meters must withstand a minimum working pressure of 16 bar and be suitable for potable cold water supply. The order, issued on Thursday, explicitly bans the installation of substandard, non-ISI, or single-jet meters across the MCG jurisdiction.Only meters tested and certified by Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI) under the ministry of heavy industries will be permitted. The corporation has restricted approvals to Class-B water meters, designed for accurate household water measurement, using multi-jet, magnetic-driven, or inferential technology — all of which ensure smooth and reliable flow measurement.The meters must also feature a dry dial display, keeping the reading section protected from water so figures remain clear and legible over time.“The meters should comply with BIS-approved standards, display at least five digits for recording water usage, and be made from durable materials such as brass, bronze or other approved engineering-grade materials,” an MCG official said. The meters must additionally conform to standards adopted by the Public Health Engineering Department, HSVP, HSIIDC, and BIS specifications.On installation, MCG has directed that meters be placed at easily accessible locations, fitted with proper stop cocks and non-return valves wherever necessary, and installed without obstruction to reading or maintenance. Executive engineers will be responsible for ensuring strict compliance during new connections, replacement of old meters, and routine inspection drives. Any breach of the order will invite penalties, officials warned.
