Smart Meters
Smart Meters
As part of our continuing efforts to provide you with new cost efficient technologies, EMWD has upgraded all its residential water meters to Smart Meters. These Smart Meters allow EMWD to access hourly, weekly, and monthly water usage as well as provide features such as leak detection and usage notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions About Smart Meters
Why did EMWD switch to Smart Meters?
Smart Meters substantially reduce meter-reading costs by allowing EMWD to read meters remotely rather than manually, saving money on vehicle expenses such as fuel, insurance, and liability costs.
What are the benefits of Smart Meters?
Smart Meters allow access to hourly, weekly and monthly water usage as well as other added features such as leak detection and usage notifications. Smart Meters also allow EMWD to read your water meter safely, accurately and in the most efficient manner possible.
Will I be able to see the information that a Smart Meter provides?
Manage billing, payments and check water usage in the MyAccount Portal.
How can I sign up for text notifications?
Manage billing, payments and check water usage and notification preferences in the MyAccount Portal.
Are Smart Meters safe?
Scientific studies have not identified or confirmed any negative health effects from potential non-thermal impacts of Radio Frequency emissions such as those produced by existing common household electronic devices and Smart Meters.