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Smart Meters

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Smart Meters

Utility Partners of America accessing smart meter.

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.

You may sign up for leak detection notifications via text, email or voicemail.

Will I be able to see the information that a Smart Meter provides?

EMWD is working to create a portal for customers to access their information. As the portal is closer to launching, EMWD will reach out to customers with further information.

How can I sign up for text notifications?

Update your contact information and sign up for notifications.

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.

Click here for more detailed safety data and information.

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EMWD Completes Shift to Smart Metering Technology

EMWD celebrates completion of the switch to smart meters program.

Perris, CA (May 9, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has completed the installation of smart meters at all residential properties within its service area, allowing EMWD to provide further resources to its customers to better monitor their water usage.

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