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Meters found tampered

EVIDENCE of water meter tampering has been found in a recent program of inspections of 571 meters across Balranald shire. Contractors commissioned from outside the area to ensure neutrality and confidentiality identified instances where meters and associated fittings appear to have been tampered with to access water before it is measured at the meter. Balranald […]

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