New Hope Replacing All Water Meters in City
The City of New Hope has begun replacing water meters for all residential and business utility customers–upwards of 6,000 individual units–and it hopes to complete the process by the end of next year.
“The city is divided into five sectors and we’re working in sector five, again, working our way south,” said Utilities Supervisor Matt Rowedder. “You’ll receive a letter from HydroCorps, it’s a contractor we’re working with to do our mailings. Once you receive the letter, if you could sign to make an appointment. Appointments typically take less than an hour. It’s no cost to the resident, still covered by the city. We come in and have to turn the water off for just a few minutes, have to put the new water meter in, and we’re in and out.”
The City of New Hope is replacing some 6,000 water meters with new models that allow for wireless data readings.
One feature of the new water meters is the ability to transmit real-time volume usage data to the city via a transmitter on top of the city water tower near Cooper High School. Rowedder said that alone could save the city 40 hours of workers driving around reading meters every month.
“Currently, the water meters are over 20 years old. The life expectancy of a meter is about 20 years, so the current meters need to be replaced just due to age,” said Rowedder. “It’s a safe process, there’s nothing to worry about, nothing to be afraid of.”
Anyone with questions can contact Matt Rowedder at 763.592.6766.
