Brunka said the city spends $132,000 a year on contract labor to perform manual meter readings. The city also loses approximately $109,000 on inaccurate water meter readings and $120,000 on inaccurate electric meter readings.
Based on those expenses, Brunka said the city will recoup its $2 million investment by 2019, and have saved more than $2 million by 2024.
A pilot project to test the system is planned along Columbus Avenue, north of Monroe starting in July. Customers in the pilot system will be informed of their participation via a mailing. If the test proves successful, the city will begin installing meters throughout the city beginning in the fall, with an aim to complete installation by spring 2012.
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