Do not remove the lock from your meter box yourself.
It is a Federal crime to tamper with a public water system and tampering is subject to prosecution. Should any person cut a lock, or a lock is removed without District authorization, turn on the water service without authorization after it has been shut-off by the District for failure to pay delinquent charges, the account shall be assessed a Tampering Fee of $250.00. All outstanding fees and delinquent charges must be paid in full before service is reconnected.