$8.2 Million Water Meter Replacement Program
St. Clair Shores
Summary
Half the city's 25,000 water meters are aging out and the radio read network has failed for roughly 4,000 homes now getting estimated bills. The new cellular system means appointments for in-home installs, a customer portal with leak alerts — and possible back-bills if old meters ran slow. Ask about payment plans if you get a catch-up bill.
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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
$8.2 million over up to five years; first-year purchase order of $2.05 million from the water fund.
All 25,000 water customers — especially the ~4,000 getting estimated readings — gain accurate bills and leak alerts.
Customers whose old meters under-read may owe catch-up charges on their next bills.
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