What are the new digital water meters?

The City’s new digital water meters will be installed to replace the City’s current meters. Also known as Advanced Metering Infrastructure, the digital water meters provide the City and its customers with accurate near real-time data on their individual water usage along with alerts to notify us of potential issues such as a leak. This technology will help customers gain a deeper insight and understanding on how and when they use water.

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1. What are the new digital water meters?
2. What is Advanced Metering Infrastructure?
3. Why are we getting digital water meters?
4. How does the new technology work?
5. How will the new digital water meters benefit me?
6. How much will the digital water meters cost me?
7. Will my water bill increase?
8. How will I be able to access the data on my water usage?
9. How many days, weeks, months of back data will be available?
10. What types of alerts will I be able to set up?
11. How secure will my data and information be?
12. What if a customer wants to keep their current meter?
13. Will there be a schedule made available on when meters will be switched for specific areas?
14. Do I need to be present during the meter exchange service?
15. Will my water service be interrupted during the installation?
16. Will these new digital water meters be safe for me and my family?
17. Will the electronic device on the meter interfere with other electronic equipment?
18. What prevents someone from removing the top of the meter, where the information is stored?
19. Will the new meters be easier to turn off for repairs?
20. What should I do if my water line has air or the water is not clear?
21. What if there is a leak at the meter or problems after the meter is replaced?
22. How many jobs will be lost over this new technology?
23. Shouldn’t our focus be on fixing streets instead of installing new water meters?
24. What's the difference between water usage and wastewater?
25. How are tiers set?
26. How is the wastewater average calculated for residential customers?
27. How are wastewater rates set?