Kalamazoo, Mich., Approves $2M for Good Water Meters

(TNS) — The town of Kalamazoo authorized $2 million for the acquisition of sensible water meters throughout its Jan. 6 fee assembly.

The Neptune water meters accumulate near-real-time knowledge, which the town and prospects can use to detect leaks and optimize water utilization, mentioned Public Providers Director James Baker.

Meters are changed with each lead service line alternative, Baker mentioned. They’re additionally put in each time new companies are linked to the system or an present meter is in want of restore.

There are at present 7,500 sensible meters in operation throughout the town’s 46,000-meter system, Baker mentioned.

The town will substitute 1,300 lead service traces within the Edison neighborhood this 12 months, Baker mentioned. Nearly all of meters bought in January will probably 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, mentioned Commissioner Christ Praedel.