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Mount Clemens says new digital water meters will be installed citywide, city manager says costs covered
Summary
Commissioner Wick announced the planned rollout of new digital water meters for Mount Clemens residents, saying the meters will be provided at no cost, allow remote monitoring and faster leak detection, and will not result in layoffs of meter readers.
Commissioner Wick told the Mount Clemens City Commission that the city will install new digital water meters for residents and outlined the goals and protections tied to the conversion.
Wick said the meters "will not cost you anything" and that the new devices will save the city money over time by improving accuracy and enabling remote monitoring. "It'll let you know if there's a probable leak," Wick said, noting residents will be able to monitor usage with a smartphone while the city can monitor readings via a website.
Wick emphasized the transition will not result in layoffs: "The person who reads the meter is not getting fired or anything," and described the change as part of broader staffing shifts tied to retirements and a transition to the Great Lakes Water Authority.
She invited residents with questions to contact the city or a commissioner and said further details would be provided as the program moves forward.
