Maple Grove residents, if you've been curious about those letters popping up in your mailboxes regarding your water meters, they're the real deal. The City of Maple Grove has given the green light to Ferguson Waterworks and RMR Services to bring water meter data collection into the 21st century, a process that kicked off last summer and is expected to wrap up around two years from the start date. For those hooked into the social media tendrils, the city's recent Facebook post cleared the air confirming the legitimacy of this water meter upgrade project.
And good news for all you water users—which is, let's be real, everyone—the necessary tech tweaks won't leave you high and dry, the water service will continue uninterrupted, even as they swap out the register head on your meter and stick an antenna on the outside furthermore these upgrades won't dip into your wallet, not even a penny. When it's your turn in the upgrade roulette, you'll get a letter giving you a heads up to schedule an appointment and thanking you in advance for helping the city folks get a clearer picture of water use patterns.
For those wondering about the nuts and bolts of these updates, it's all about streamlining and improving how the city collects data on water usage across Maple Grove. Replacing the register head and slapping on an external antenna is the tech upgrade we're talking about, promising a smoother flow of information back to the powers that be.
If you're batting around questions or maybe a concern tickles the back of your mind, don't hesitate to give the Maple Grove Public Works Department a ring at 763-494-6370, they're there to clear the fog, demystify the process and ensure you're not left scratching your head about what's happening to your most essential of services—your water.
