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Polymer Meter Boxes & Covers
Water Meter Pit Boxes & Covers
Water meter pit boxes protect underground water meters from damage, contamination, and unauthorized access while keeping them accessible for reading and maintenance. Choose by footprint, depth, and cover type — standard lids, locking covers, AMR-ready covers with touch-reader holes, and dual pipe-slot configurations for multi-service installs. Free shipping on every order.
Free shipping, all orders
Round & rectangular · 12"–24" depths
AMR-ready & AWWA color-coded covers
🔍 Product Selector — Find the Right Water Meter Pit Box
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What are you looking for?
Select the option that best matches your need to get started.
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What shape do you need?
Water meter boxes come in round or rectangular configurations. Your local code may specify one.
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What depth do you need?
16" diameter round box. Choose your depth — measured from grade to the bottom of the box.
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Do you need a locking cover included?
16" diameter, 18" depth. Choose a complete set with locking cover, or box only if you have an existing lid.
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Do you need a locking cover included?
16" diameter, 24" depth. Choose a complete set with locking cover, or box only if you have an existing lid.
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What footprint (opening size) do you need?
Check your installation opening or local utility spec. The size is usually labeled on the existing box frame.
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What depth do you need?
14"×19" rectangular box. Choose your installation depth.
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What cover type do you need?
14"×19", 12" depth (D1200 series). Choose by cover color / meter reading technology.
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Which AMR configuration do you need?
14"×19", 12" depth. Choose between a complete set with locking AMR cover, or a replacement AMR lid only.
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What's the application?
14"×19", 18" depth (D1800 series). Choose by intended use and cover type.
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What type of meter are you installing?
13"×20" rectangular box, 12" depth (D1500 series). Choose based on your meter reading technology.
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Which configuration do you need?
13"×20", 12" depth, standard meter. Choose pipe slot count and cover type.
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Which AMR configuration do you need?
13"×20", 12" depth, AMR / smart meter. Choose your configuration.
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Which cover type and depth do you need?
13"×24" rectangular box — all sets include a locking security bolt. Choose your cover type.
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What depth do you need?
17"×30" heavy-duty rectangular box. All sets include a locking bolt.
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What size is your existing box?
Check the top opening of your current meter box. The size is usually molded into the box frame.
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What color / type of lid do you need?
13"×20" D1500 series replacement lid. Color-coding per AWWA standards.
✓ Match Found
Your Match
Based on your selections, here is your best match.
Choose your box by meter size, burial depth, and load rating (pedestrian vs. traffic-rated lids). Our boxes ship in stock with options for plastic, FRP, and concrete pits.
Cover Color Guide
What the lid color means
Utilities color-code meter box lids by service type, following AWWA conventions. Match the cover to the service running through the box.
Black — water
Standard potable water metering. The default cover for most residential and commercial service.
Blue — potable water
Marks potable water service per AWWA color standards. Available with plastic or cast-iron reader.
Purple — reclaimed
Identifies reclaimed / non-potable water lines, following the AWWA reclaimed-water color code.
Green — irrigation / sewer
Used for irrigation control valves and sewer service so crews can identify the line at a glance.
Reader Technology
Standard, plastic/cast-iron reader & AMR covers
Reader ports — plastic vs. cast iron
A reader port lets a meter be read without opening the lid. Plastic reader windows are lighter and lower-cost; cast-iron readers are more durable in traffic-exposed or high-abuse locations. Both are available across the D1200 and D1500 series.
AMR & smart-meter covers
Automated Meter Reading covers include a 2" touch-reader hole (with a recess) or a locking drop-in AMR cover for remote/radio reads. Choose a complete set or an AMR lid only, and dual-pipe-slot boxes are pre-configured for AMR installs.
Box, Lid, or Both
Complete sets, box-only, and replacement lids
Complete box + cover
A ready-to-install unit with the box and matching lid included. Pick by footprint, depth, cover color, and reader type. Locking and AMR sets are available on most footprints.
Replacement lid only
Replacing a cracked or missing cover? Order a drop-in lid sized to your existing box (13×20, 13×24, or 17×30) in the color and reader type you need — no need to dig out the box.
Where They're Used
Applications
Residential service
Single-family water service — typically the D1500 (13×20) or D1200 (14×19) box at 12" depth.
Commercial & municipal
Larger meters and multi-service lines use the 13×24 and 17×30 boxes with locking bolts.
Irrigation & valve control
Green covers house irrigation control valves; dual-pipe-slot boxes handle multi-line setups.
Reclaimed water
Purple covers flag non-potable / reclaimed lines for safe identification in the field.
AMR / smart metering
Touch-reader and locking AMR covers support automated and radio meter reading.
Cold-climate / deep service
18" and 24" depths place the meter below frost lines or lower service connections.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I know what size box I need?
Check the top opening of your current box — the footprint size (e.g. 13" × 20" or 14" × 19") is usually molded into the frame. Match that footprint, then pick the depth measured from grade to the bottom of the box. If you're starting fresh or unsure, the pit box selector walks you through it.
What does the cover color mean?
Lid color follows AWWA service color-coding: black or blue for potable water, purple for reclaimed/non-potable water, and green for irrigation or sewer. Your local utility may specify a required color.
What is an AMR cover?
AMR (Automated Meter Reading) covers have a 2" touch-reader hole or a locking drop-in design that lets the meter be read electronically without removing the full lid. They're used with radio/touch read systems and come as complete sets or lid-only.
Can I order just a replacement lid?
Yes. Drop-in replacement lids are available for the 13×20, 13×24, and 17×30 boxes in black, blue, and purple, with plastic or cast-iron reader ports. Match the lid to your existing box footprint.
How long does shipping take?
In-stock boxes and lids ship out free on every order, typically within 1–2 business days. If you need a firm delivery date for a job, give us a call before ordering.
Not sure which pit box you need?
Match a complete box or replacement lid to your meter, depth, and reader type in a few taps — and every order ships free.