Water Meter Data Collection Stations

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The City of Mercer Island is investing in new tools to better serve water customers. In 2024, the City will replace all residential and commercial water meters with an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system and create an online portal where customers can track water use, leak alerts, and other notifications.

In order to collect the meter readings, the City must install data collection equipment at seven key locations across Mercer Island. The equipment will communicate with the AMI system and the new meters to transmit water usage data to the City.

In addition to improving utility operations, Mercer Island customers will see additional benefits including monitoring tools for managing water use through a new online customer portal.





Proposed Data Collection Station Locations

UPDATE | 12/15/23 | The permit application process has been paused for five locations, indicated below. City Council will evaluate alternatives to the identified locations in a Study Session at their March 5, 2024 meeting.

Seven data collection equipment stations will be installed at various locations across the city. These proposed locations were identified based on their ability to effectively communicate with water meters across Mercer Island. Proposed locations include:

  1. Mercer Island City Hall - permit process paused
  2. South Mercer Playfields - permit process paused
  3. Island Crest Park
  4. Water Reservoir
  5. Roanoke Park - permit process paused
  6. Eastside 71st - permit process paused
  7. South Point Landing - permit process paused


Each data collection station will include a 22” by 22” by 10.5” aluminum box base station and a communication antenna which will range from 7’ to 9’ in height, depending on the specific location. Some stations will be located on existing utility poles and infrastructure, but taller poles, ranging from 80' to 100', may be installed in some locations to ensure that data can be reliably collected from all water meters on the island.

Continue reading for site specific location and other details or click on a location (above) to jump directly to that specific site.

The public can provide feedback on each specific site by visiting the Proposed Data Collection Station Map.


Conditional Use Permit Process

The City is conducting early outreach to properties within 300 feet of the proposed sites to inform them about the installations and upcoming permitting process.

Each installation will require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, which will authorize the use of this equipment as an essential public facility. Once the permitting process is underway, the City will send a Notice of Application to residents within 300 feet of each data collection site. The notification will detail the proposed permit application and opportunities for public comment. Ultimately, a Hearing Examiner will decide on the issuance of each Conditional Use Permit, and a Notice of Decision will be published.


Have questions? Check out our frequently asked questions or ask your own here.

The City of Mercer Island is investing in new tools to better serve water customers. In 2024, the City will replace all residential and commercial water meters with an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system and create an online portal where customers can track water use, leak alerts, and other notifications.

In order to collect the meter readings, the City must install data collection equipment at seven key locations across Mercer Island. The equipment will communicate with the AMI system and the new meters to transmit water usage data to the City.

In addition to improving utility operations, Mercer Island customers will see additional benefits including monitoring tools for managing water use through a new online customer portal.





Proposed Data Collection Station Locations

UPDATE | 12/15/23 | The permit application process has been paused for five locations, indicated below. City Council will evaluate alternatives to the identified locations in a Study Session at their March 5, 2024 meeting.

Seven data collection equipment stations will be installed at various locations across the city. These proposed locations were identified based on their ability to effectively communicate with water meters across Mercer Island. Proposed locations include:

  1. Mercer Island City Hall - permit process paused
  2. South Mercer Playfields - permit process paused
  3. Island Crest Park
  4. Water Reservoir
  5. Roanoke Park - permit process paused
  6. Eastside 71st - permit process paused
  7. South Point Landing - permit process paused


Each data collection station will include a 22” by 22” by 10.5” aluminum box base station and a communication antenna which will range from 7’ to 9’ in height, depending on the specific location. Some stations will be located on existing utility poles and infrastructure, but taller poles, ranging from 80' to 100', may be installed in some locations to ensure that data can be reliably collected from all water meters on the island.

Continue reading for site specific location and other details or click on a location (above) to jump directly to that specific site.

The public can provide feedback on each specific site by visiting the Proposed Data Collection Station Map.


Conditional Use Permit Process

The City is conducting early outreach to properties within 300 feet of the proposed sites to inform them about the installations and upcoming permitting process.

Each installation will require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, which will authorize the use of this equipment as an essential public facility. Once the permitting process is underway, the City will send a Notice of Application to residents within 300 feet of each data collection site. The notification will detail the proposed permit application and opportunities for public comment. Ultimately, a Hearing Examiner will decide on the issuance of each Conditional Use Permit, and a Notice of Decision will be published.


Have questions? Check out our frequently asked questions or ask your own here.

  • March 5, 2024 - City Council Meeting Update

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    At the March 5, Regular City Council meeting, City staff provided an update on the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meter replacement project.

    During the Study Session, the City Council reviewed design options for data collection sites for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meter system. Once installed, the data collection sites transmit water usage data from new residential water meters to City databases. Individual water usage data will be available to Mercer Island customers via a live dashboard.

    In order to collect and transmit the data, data collection sites must be installed throughout the Island. The City Council reviewed proposed location sites. While no direct action was taken during the Council Meeting, the City Council asked City staff to do a series of things including:

    • Recommended that staff proceed with applying for the permits and pole replacement for the proposed “Roanoke / 70th and 20th” data collection station, which, once implemented, will serve as a physical example for the Mercer Island community to preview

    • Look into options for painting the equipment brown, to help the data collection sites blend into the environment

    • Complete an updated cost analysis for Option 2

    • Complete an updated timeline analysis for Option 2

    The staff presentation and full City Council discussion of the proposed location sites can be viewed here.

    Read the Agenda Bill (AB 6422) here.

    Staff will return to the City Council with requested information at a future City Council meeting.

  • 1. Mercer Island City Hall

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    UPDATE | 12/15/23 | The permit application process for this location has been paused.

    Description

    The City proposes installing a 9' tall antenna and a base station on a new 90-foot pole in the right-of-way near the recently-closed Mercer Island City Hall.

    Location Map

    Photo Rendering of Data Collection Station

  • 2. South Mercer Playfields

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    UPDATE | 12/15/23 | The permit application process for this location has been paused.

    Description

    The City proposes installing a 9' tall antenna and a base station equipment on a new 80’ City-owned pole in the right-of-way at South Mercer Playfields.

    Location Map

    Photo Rendering of Data Collection Station

  • 3. Island Crest Park

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    Description

    The City proposes installing a 9' tall antenna and a base station on an existing 80' tall, City-owned field-lighting pole.

    Location Map

    Photo Rendering of Data Collection Station

  • 4. Water Reservoir

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    Description

    The City proposes installing a 9' tall antenna and a base station on an existing 110' tall, City-owned lattice tower. This tower is located adjacent to the reservoir facility in Rotary Park.

    Location Map

    Photo Rendering of Data Collection Station

  • 5. Roanoke Park

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    UPDATE | 12/15/23 | The permit application process for this location has been paused.

    Description

    The City proposes installing a 7'8" antenna and a base station on a Puget Sound Energy-owned pole in the City right-of-way. A new 80-foot pole will be installed to replace the existing PSE pole.

    Location Map

    Photo Rendering of Data Collection Station

  • 6. Eastside 71st

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    UPDATE | 12/15/23 | The permit application process for this location has been paused.

    Description

    The City proposes installing a 9' tall antenna and a base station on a PSE-owned pole in the right-of-way near SE 72nd Street Landing. A new 80-foot pole will be installed to replace the existing PSE pole.

    Location Map

    Photo Rendering of Data Collection Station

  • 7. South Point Landing

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    UPDATE | 12/15/23 | The permit application process for this location has been paused.

    Description

    The City proposes installing a 7'8" antenna and a base station on a PSE-owned pole within the ROW. A new 80-foot pole will be installed to replace the existing PSE pole.

    Location Map

    Photo Rendering of Data Collection Station

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