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Public works reports efficiency gains from smart meters; sewer equipment and stormwater needs flagged

NorthlakeTown Council · January 8, 2026
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Staff told the council smart water meters eliminated thousands of routine tasks and improved customer leak detection; staff also flagged pending replacement of a sewer-cleaning unit, reported MS4 stormwater outreach/enforcement, and said APWA accreditation will be pursued.

Town public-works staff presented an annual operations update on Jan. 8, telling the NorthlakeTown Council that installation of cellular 'smart' water meters eliminated roughly 3,300 labor-intensive work orders (final reads and new connects), improved customer leak detection via a mobile app and reduced water waste.

Staff reviewed multi-year trends in connections and meter…

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