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Bill would let public-water customers opt out of wireless smart meters, require cybersecurity measures and limit opt‑out charges to actual cost
Summary
S.213 would allow customers of public water systems to decline wireless smart meters, permit systems to charge only the cost of an alternative meter (not a surcharge), and requires ANR to set minimum cybersecurity standards for systems using smart meters, with a compliance timeline for permitted systems.
Senator Akar introduced S.213 to address constituent concerns about wireless smart meters on public water systems. The bill would allow users to opt out of wireless smart meters while permitting the water system to charge the customer for the actual cost of an alternative meter and the required additional service to operate it, but not an added profit or surcharge.
"The Department of Health found that there are not health impacts by the use of smart meters," Senator Akar said during the introduction, noting…
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