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New York City to Get Automatic Water Meters
Published: July 24, 2008
By Anuradha Kher, Online News Editor
New York--The Department of Environmental Protection will install a wireless, automatic meter-reading system across New York City, costing $68 million. The effort to modernize the city's water meters is expected to help save money and water by flagging leaks fast.
The network will measure customers' water use four times a day. Readings are now taken four times a year, meaning leaks sometimes linger undetected.
DEP says a leaking toilet can waste 250 gallons a day, about $640 a year.
The agency says the new system will spot spikes in water use and alert customers to check for leaks. It is expected to take three years to install.
