
Outdoor Credit Meter Program
The City of Ripon launched a new Outdoor Credit Meter Program to support residents making property improvements like installing pools or planting new lawns — projects that require significant outdoor water use.
How It Works:
Residents can rent a special outdoor meter from the Water Department (560 Aspen St., Ripon, WI) that attaches to a garden hose and tracks outdoor water use. This allows the city to credit your sewer bill for water used strictly outside.
Steps to Participate:
- Submit a meter request form in advance: https://www.cityofripon.com/outdoorcreditmeterrequestform. This can also be found on the Water Utility page: www.cityofripon.com/waterutilityunder Outdoor Meter Program section.
- Pick up the meter after approval.
- Use the water outdoors only (no indoor or sewer-connected use)
- Return the meter for sewer usage credit
Fees & Rules:
- 5-day rental (e.g., pool fill): $5
- 30-day rental: $10 (31 days = 2-month charge = $20)
- Late return (30+ days): $175 fee (full meter cost)
- Improper use (e.g., sewer discharge): $50 penalty + meter removal
Important Restrictions:
- Only for outdoor use (lawns, pools, vehicles, etc.)
- No water may enter the sanitary sewer
- Violations may result in denial of future requests
Questions? Contact the Water Department at 920-896-0978 or email Katie Anding at Kanding@cityofripon.com.