NORTH PERTH – The Municipality of North Perth will begin installing new water metres as part of a major upgrade project on April 24.
The municipality says the new metres, along with a new reading collection system, will collect faster, near real-time information about individual water consumption. This will enable customers to manage and conserve water use and help detect water leaks within individual properties.
“The majority of North Perth water meters are reaching the end of their life cycle, which presents an opportunity to upgrade to more efficient infrastructure that will enhance the service customers receive,” says Mark Hackett, manager of environmental services. “There is no charge for the replacement water meter or the installation.”
The municipality has contracted Neptune Technology Group to install the metres over the next six months.
The installation process requires property owners to book an appointment for a technician to upgrade the water meter inside the home/business and install a new radio transmitter on the exterior or the building. According to the municipality, as Neptune progresses into new neighbourhoods, customers will receive a pamphlet with information on scheduling an appointment. Within the pamphlet or on the envelope, is a unique reference number. This is used for booking appointments online: www.watermeterappt.com/SearchAccount or by calling the Neptune call centre at 1-800-667-4387.
A press release from the municipality states, “not all water metres are being replaced as part of this project. Only customers who receive a pamphlet will be required to book an appointment. Metres that are not changed as part of this project are already compatible with the new meter reading technology.”
For more information on this project please visit northperth.ca/watermeterproject.
