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North Lauderdale to replace more than 8,000 water meters with AMI system, mayor says
Summary
Mayor Samson Baldwin announced a 17‑month automatic metering infrastructure (AMI) project to replace over 8,000 water meters citywide; the project aims to improve billing accuracy, detect leaks and allow hourly usage detail via a customer portal after full deployment.
Mayor Samson Baldwin announced that the City of North Lauderdale will replace more than 8,000 water meters with automatic metering infrastructure (AMI) intended to improve billing accuracy, detect leaks and give residents access to hourly water‑use data.
"We will soon begin the replacement of over 8,000 water meters throughout the city," Mayor Samson Baldwin said, describing the upgrade as a step to "provide more precise billing moving forward" and to give customers the ability to track daily water usage on the city website.
City staff described the core elements of the project: the installation campaign is expected to take about 17 months; single‑family residential and irrigation meters will not require scheduling for installation, while commercial and multifamily properties and residents with medical needs must schedule an appointment. The city said meter box and meter installations will generally take place Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting, and that each installation will take roughly 30 to 120 minutes during which water service to the meter will be unavailable.
The city named contractors and vendors in the presentations; residents were told they will receive advance postcards and door notices when installers are scheduled to be in their neighborhoods. Core & Main personnel (identified in the presentation) will survey sites and Core & Main or the named installer will return to complete installations. The city said no one typically needs to be home for a single‑family residential installation because technicians access the meter box from outside; however, units located in backyards or otherwise inaccessible will require scheduling.
City officials said the new AMI meters will be tested and integrated after all installations are complete; once the system is fully operational, residents will be able to view hourly and daily usage through a customer portal. The city also said the AMI system can assist staff and customers in identifying leaks and unusual usage patterns and may reduce the incidence of unexpectedly high bills.
The mayor thanked residents for their patience and said additional city projects are planned for 2025.
City staff urged residents to keep meter areas clear, keep pets inside on installation days and to watch for company‑issued ID badges and marked vehicles from the installer. Residents were directed to call the city for scheduling if they are in a multifamily/commercial setting or have special medical needs.
