Share Water Meter Installations to Begin in March on Facebook
Share Water Meter Installations to Begin in March on Linkedin
Email Water Meter Installations to Begin in March link
Starting in early March 2024, the City will begin replacing all residential and commercial water meters in its utility system.
The meter replacement schedule will be determined by the water billing cycle and meter reading routes. The map below shows the approximate timeline for replacements.
Technicians from Pedal Valves Inc. (PVI) will place a door hanger at each property approximately two weeks ahead of installation and will attempt to contact each customer immediately before the installation. If the technician is unable to contact the customer and water is in use, the installation will be delayed until a later time or day.
Each installation will take about 30 minutes, and the property's water usage may be interrupted for up to 20 minutes. The technician will leave a doorhanger indicating that the installation is complete, or letting the customer know that additional work is required.
All PVI installation technicians will be wearing shirts and vests with a prominent PVI logo, and will drive PVI-marked vehicles.
For questions about the work, customers can contact customerservice@mercerisland.gov or (206) 275-7600.
Share Supply Chain Delays and Public Comment Period for Meter Data Collection Stations on Facebook
Share Supply Chain Delays and Public Comment Period for Meter Data Collection Stations on Linkedin
Email Supply Chain Delays and Public Comment Period for Meter Data Collection Stations link
Water Meter Replacement
Work on the water meter replacement project began earlier this spring with meter box cleaning in preparation for equipment replacement. Most meter boxes are now clean and ready for the new meters to be installed! Unfortunately, installation of the new meters has been delayed due to supply chain issues. Staff estimate that the project will be pushed out a few months, with meter installations beginning in spring 2024 and completion targeted for the end of next year (2024).
Data Collection Stations
UPDATE | 12/15/23 | The permit application process has been paused for five locations. City Council will evaluate alternatives to the identified locations in a Study Session at their March 5, 2024 meeting.
As part of the project, the City is investing in new tools and technology that will help both the City and customer better track water use, leak alerts, and collect meter readings. The data collection equipment necessary for individual water meter boxes to successfully communicate water use information to the City must be strategically placed throughout the City. Seven locations have been identified for these Water Meter Data Collection Stations.
The City must complete Conditional Use Permits for each station. As part of that process, the City will open a public engagement process where the community can provide feedback on proposed locations.
More information about each location and the public engagement process will be available within the next few weeks. Neighbors within 300 feet of the proposed locations will receive notifications directly from the City.
Stay tuned for more information about the public engagement process soon. Meanwhile, meter box preparation as well as other project work will continue while the materials are delivered, and final permitting is secured.
Share Meter Box Cleaning is Underway! on Facebook
Share Meter Box Cleaning is Underway! on Linkedin
Email Meter Box Cleaning is Underway! link
In December 2022, a small crew from the City's water utility team began inspecting water meter boxes in preparation for the upcoming meter replacement program. These inspections identify meter boxes that need to be replaced, moved, and most commonly, cleaned. The team records each inspection in the City's work order system, tracking their progress as they tackle over 7,800 meter boxes. This map (click title to open) shows their work on the island to date - as of May 2023, they have inspected and cleaned more than 4,300 meter boxes, or 77% of the island's meters.
- Green - meter box inspection and cleaning complete
- Yellow - meter box updates are in progress
- Blue - meter box is scheduled for inspection and cleaning
- Gray - meter box has not yet been inspected or cleaned
It's hard work (with lots of spiders!) that is critical to the success of the meter project - so if you see them working on your meter box, give a wave or say hello!