City, HydroCorp to Replace Aging Water Meters in Charles City at No Cost

CThe City of Charles City has partnered with HydroCorp to replace aging water meters across town at no cost to residents, with scheduled replacements to start Monday (Sept. 28.)

This project includes transitioning from Sensus water meters to Badger Meters equipped with ORION cellular endpoints, which will allow for enhanced reading accuracy and reliability.

Cory Spieker, City Water Superintendent, says, “Upgrading our utility infrastructure to Badger Meter technology is a major step forward for Charles City. By pairing these new meters with the EyeOnWater app, we are giving our residents the tools they need to help manage their water usage.”

By registering on the EyeOnWater app or EyeOnWater.com, residents will be able to closely monitor their water usage, with readings able to be broken down from hourly to monthly. Residents will also be able to set custom water consumption alerts, which monitors issues with continuous flow or an unusual spike in usage. Through the app or website, users are notified immediately, preventing high bills and water waste.

Upgrade of the water meters will take place systematically across the city, with approximately 800 property owners slated for installation. After HydroCorp has installed these 800 new meters and readers, Charles City water department staff will continue the installation process over the next few years until all meters have been upgraded.

For more information, contact the City of Charles City Water Treatment Plant at (641) 257-6315.