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Council reviews water‑billing adjustments; city plans full meter replacement to reduce loss
Summary
Council approved an adjustment resolution for water accounts and heard updates that the city will replace approximately 19,000 meters and transmitters; staff and council said replacement could recover an estimated 10–15% of lost water and that the meter replacement project is expected to be bid in August.
Port Arthur council considered a resolution (PR24421) authorizing adjustments to certain water utility accounts under city code sections and discussed meter accuracy, leak‑adjustment procedures and a city replacement program on July 15.
During the item’s discussion, staff explained leak‑adjustment procedures: when meter readings or consumption spikes suggest a leak, a technician will be dispatched, a door tag left and the customer notified; after repair a…
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