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Board approves $100,000 utilities appropriation to replace failing meter setters and check valves

King William County Board of Supervisors · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Supervisors approved a $100,000 appropriation to replace faulty meter-setter assemblies and in-line check valves that have been cracking underground in two neighborhoods, causing backward meter reads and estimated lost flows; utilities staff said replacements will use properly designed in-ground setters with check valves.

Utilities staff explained failures in meter-setter assemblies and in-line check valves in two neighborhoods (Kennington and Macauley Townhomes). Staff said the existing setters installed by developers were not designed for underground installation and have been cracking; the failures caused meters to read backward…

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