Increase the amount of water usage data from only 6 meter reads a year to 8,760
Provides early leak detection by informing customers more timely information about their water use through an online customer portal
Improves the accuracy of bills - the meter reading data goes straight into the billing system with no additional handling
Enhances staff safety by reducing staff exposure to potential injuries, as well as spider and snake bites, bee stings and traffic accidents
While this program does not reduce costs, it does reduce meter reading and billing labor that can be reallocated to maintenance and other productive activities