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Stone Harbor council discusses homeowner water-use monitoring to reduce surprise bills
Summary
Councilmember Ken Biddick proposed evaluating an advanced water-monitoring system that would let homeowners track usage and detect leaks earlier, stressing the borough's limited ability to help after large bills accrue; council took the report for consideration but made no formal decision.
At the June 3 work session, Councilmember Ken Biddick urged the borough to explore a more advanced system enabling homeowners to monitor water usage so leaks or abnormal consumption can be detected sooner. "This new way of allowing the homeowner to monitor their water usage is the way to go," Biddick said, arguing that the borough has limited options once a bill has already accumulated.
The discussion framed the proposal as a consumer-protection and customer-service measure rather than a billing policy change. No formal motion to adopt or purchase such a system was recorded in the session; the item was presented as an issue for further consideration.
The council did not take a vote on implementing monitoring technology during the work session; the meeting ended after a unanimous motion to adjourn.
