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Residents urge opt‑out and health review for proposed ‘smart’ water meters; commission delays consent purchase
Summary
Public commenters expressed health, privacy and billing concerns about proposed smart meters. City staff said the purchase order covers 250 of ~4,000 accounts and will return with more information and an opt‑out feasibility report; the commission delayed action on the consent item.
Several residents at Tuesday’s Livingston City Commission meeting urged the commission to delay a planned purchase of new two‑way “smart” water meters, citing health, privacy, battery disposal and billing concerns. Commissioners agreed to hold the consent item for staff to report back on technical details and opt‑out options.
Public commenters described symptoms they attributed to radio‑frequency exposure and cited studies and activist groups. Linda Marr said she was “concerned that you’re…
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