(TNS) — Town of Kalamazoo accredited $2 million for the acquisition of good water meters throughout its Jan. 6 fee assembly.
The Neptune water meters accumulate near-real-time knowledge, which town and prospects can use to detect leaks and optimize water utilization, stated Public Companies Director James Baker.
Meters are changed with each lead service line alternative, Baker stated. They’re additionally put in at any time when new providers are linked to the system or an current meter is in want of restore.
There are presently 7,500 good meters in operation throughout town’s 46,000-meter system, Baker stated.
Town will substitute 1,300 lead service traces within the Edison neighborhood this yr, Baker stated. Nearly all of meters bought in January might be put in there.
Putting in the meters whereas changing lead service traces means crews will solely have to enter residents’ houses as soon as, stated Commissioner Christ Praedel.
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