[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I didn't attend the meeting but I saw the presentation that was uploaded. I have doubts.
- It wasn't clear to me from the presentation what the resolution of the leak detection was which could be important in our compact area. "Somewhere in these four square blocks" still leaves quite a lot of area to inspect by hand.
- I wonder if our sandy soil will make it harder to detect anything at all
- Only two readings a year means spending a lot of money to detect that you have been losing a lot of water for six months.

With the new metering going in and the buildout of the SCADA system it would be nice to know there is some effort being put into using the sensors that are already in place to detect "missing" water.

It's difficult to go against the advice/recommendation of staff/Vikus Water and Jacobs. Because it's a test of new technology that is being use by others in Florida, I decided to vote to approve it this year as a test.

I wish the new meters would give early leak detection. In my opinion, they give good leak data after the fact.

[DAVES]

A normal situation that most of us do not think about. A utility. is a monopoly with a profit guaranty subject to government review. Not spending money and they do not make more profit. In this case, electric meters. We assume the meters are correct. How many know how to read them? How many check meter against the bill? Some have added solar. Like so many other things I say HUH.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by DAVES

A normal situation that most of us do not think about. A utility. is a monopoly with a profit guaranty subject to government review. Not spending money and they do not make more profit. In this case, electric meters. We assume the meters are correct. How many know how to read them? How many check meter against the bill? Some have added solar. Like so many other things I say HUH.

For me as a board member, the new water meters are a way to reduce future cost and provide more data to staff to ensure a better quality of service to our customers. I have enjoyed my time on this board and will now enjoy spending more time with my wife doing other things. I am so thankful that I was able to serve as an elected official for eight years on this board. I would encourage others to serve and learn more about what takes place in the governing of the Villages.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by DAVES

A normal situation that most of us do not think about. A utility. is a monopoly with a profit guaranty subject to government review. Not spending money and they do not make more profit. In this case, electric meters. We assume the meters are correct. How many know how to read them? How many check meter against the bill? Some have added solar. Like so many other things I say HUH.

This thread is about water meters not electric meters.

Regardless, it is as easy to read the numbers off either type of meters as it is to read the numbers off the monthly bill.