New radio transmitter units could allow for more accurate and consistent water billing, city leaders in Fairborn say.
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With the older units nearing the end of their life spans, the city has begun the process of installing a new meter reading system.
Letters are now being sent to residents to let them know about the upgrade to new radio transmitter units.
The meters usually last 17 to 18 years. The old ones have been around for about 15 years.
With the new meters, city workers will now be able to give on-demand readings for customers and will even allow utilities to see if water usage is on the rise.
Fairborn resident Claude Orr told News Center 7’s James Buechele he is very optimistic about the change.
"Anything you can do to improve performance and billing and things like that to make it accurate, yeah absolutely," Orr said.
Residents will now be able to receive a warning if they are using excess water instead of receiving a large bill at the end of the month, which is why the city is trying to make the conversion happen as quickly as possible.
Letters being sent to residents will have the city logo on them and residents will be asked to dial a number to schedule an appointment for installation.
An adult must be present at the appointment to make the switch, according to city officials.
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