This is a very Smart Meter

'Smart Meters' Will

Benefit Customers,

And City Utilities

The San Marcos City Council has approved a $4.8 million “smart” utility metering system that will read meters electronically, improve billing accuracy and allow customers to keep track of their water and electric use during the month.

The Council has awarded a contract to EKA Systems of Germantown, Md., in April to install an “advanced metering infrastructure” (AMI) system that will electronically read electric and water meters and relay the information every hour back to the utility office.

San Marcos water and electric customers will be able to monitor their own use throughout the month on the Internet.  The utility can notify customers if the readings signal unusual consumption patterns that could mean leaky pipes or other problems.

• Public Invited to Sneak Preview of 'Smart Meters'
• Advantages of 'Smart Meters'
• Council Approves AMI Project

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