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Meter Readers and Their Rougher Day to Day Service
Meter readers endure dogs, snakes, hostile dogs and harsh terrain as they traverse yards, hedges, and forests to read consumption for Beckley Water Co and Appalachian Power Co. Many meters lie in hard to reach spots, with routes ranging from long fence lines to 15 mile round trips. Despite hazards, progress has moved meters closer to homes and utilities now serve about 12,000 and 40,000 consumers respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Beckley Water Co
Appalachian Power Co
Claude Hatcher
W. W. Stover