Supply Chain Delays and Public Comment Period for Meter Data Collection Stations

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.