Residents and businesses in Boerne can expect a boost in utility service reliability as Boerne Utilities embarks on a significant upgrade project. The project will replace thousands of aging gas and water meters across the city and its boundary zones, kicking off in October and expected to wrap up after a year-long undertaking, as the City of Boerne announced.
This necessary overhaul addresses a fleet of water meters installed back in 2010 that have sauntered to the brink of obsolescence, lacking available replacement parts and support from the prior provider which makes the move not simply prudent but essential; in total, 5,200 water meters are slated for replacement and 2,000 gas modules are set for upgrades, although the full gas meters aren't being replaced, according to information provided by the City of Boerne.
For residential customers, local authorities have linked arms with ENVOCORE—RTS Water Solutions, LLC, charting out a sequence of predetermined zones that will guide homeowners on when to anticipate the work, aiming for minimal interference as the work is pegged around billing cycles this could be subject to change, crews pledging adherence to the schedule with installations taking 20 to 30 minutes per home; a map delineating the work zones is available for a clearer picture of the planned operations.
Commercial entities aren't left to fend for themselves during this transition – work crews will coordinate directly, penciling in installations to dodge sliding a wrench into day-to-day business flows, while installations will predominantly unfold during the bright hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., homeowners are encouraged to keep pets away from meter areas during work periods, and crews can be spotted driving City of Boerne vehicles or those marked with a sticker stating 'Authorized City of Boerne Contractor', which provides a sense of security and order to the procedure.
Residents may notice some hiccups following the meter upgrade, such as fluctuations in water pressure, a tinge of discoloration in the water, trapped air in pipes, or the appearance of tiny sediment particles, to absolve these issues, officials advise running cold water from a bathtub or an outdoor tap for 3 to 5 minutes, taking care to shun hot water or faucets with aerators during this time – importantly, there's no need for boiling water post-upgrade, for additional inquiries or concerns residents can reach out at (888) 632-9628, the city expressing gratitude for everyone's patience during the improvements.
