We are exited to announce that Willow Creek CSD (WCCSD) water customers can purchase a smart water meter (by Metron Farnier) which will provide continuous meter reading through cellular signal. The WCCSD will discount the meter price by the price of a new non-smart meter.
Example of water usage graphs
Current 5/8” Smart meter price: $501
Current 5/8” Non-smart meter price: -$168
Total Cost to Customer: $333
The following stipulations apply:
- The existing meter box location must be such that it does not require a traffic rated lid which is generally metal. Metal lids do not work with the cellular signal. If you need assistance determining if you have a metal lid, please call the office.
- The meter price comes with a total of 10 year of cellular service. After 10 years, additional cellular service can be purchased (please note the price may go up as it is based on Metron Farnier pricing). If the customer does not chose to pay for additional cellular service, the meter will transition back to being read once a month by WCCSD staff, like the current non-smart meter.
- The meter comes will a full 10-year warranty and another prorated 10-year warranty after the initial 10 year period, by Metron Farnier LLC. If the meter malfunctions during the warranty period, the WCCSD will purchase a new smart meter for the customer and deal with the warranty paperwork.
- The customer will be given a login code and they will be able to access a website which provides water usage. The customer can sign up for water usage alerts if water is used for a prolonged time, or above average usage. Please note that there is about a 12 hour delay in the reporting. You can preview the webpage at https://metron-us.com/waterscope/
If the customer sells the property the meter will automatically be owned by the new property owner. There will be no refund applied.