Water meters in the city of Mt. Carmel are in the midst of being changed out. Heath Reed told the city council recently that of the 500 meters the city purchased, about 250 had been installed so far. The new meters eliminate the need for a city employee to drive through neighborhoods recording usage data. Instead, the readings are transmitted directly to City Hall. Public Works director Mike Gidcumb said the new meters also send leak reports every morning that may alert a homeowner of a big problem if that might not be home. Mayor Joe Judge explained how the new meters are being paid for…
Reed said the city is also saving money by installing the new meters with their workers instead of an outside firm. Eventually, all of the city’s water meters will be switched out.