Who owns the meter and the water line in my yard?
There are several water system components that connect homes to our water lines. In the Clinton district, Iowa American Water is responsible for the distribution main in the street, the service connection from that main to your property line, and the meter located outside or inside your home or place of business. All other water pipes, such as the plumbing system in your home and the service line from your home to the curb stop or property line, are the customer’s responsibility to maintain. In the Quad Cities District, Iowa American Water is responsible for the distribution main in the street and the meter located outside or inside your home or place of business. Customers own and are responsible for maintaining all service connections and piping from the water main into their home or business.
