Wilmer’s water service getting smarter

WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s water service infrastructure is about to get smarter.

City officials recently announced an $880,780 project to modernize its aging system with an Advanced Metering Infrastructure or “smart” water meter.

The replacement project will improve operational efficiencies and allow residential customers to access their water usage data in real-time.

“The city council and I are excited and thrilled to advance our water infrastructure as we are committed to preserve and protect our environment,” said Mayor Shelia Petta.

“It also allows our citizens to manage their own consumption more easily and effective.”

She said Wilmer is one of the fastest growing cities within southern Dallas County and being able to improve the infrastructure will be beneficial to the community.

City officials conducted an evaluation of its water infrastructure and metering inefficiencies and found the smart water meter system would be more effective.

The project will replace the city’s old, mechanical water meters with new smart meters to ensure they can accurately track water usage and reduce manual work processes, according to a news release. It will also allow city officials to bill more accurately.

Additionally, an online portal and smartphone application, Eye on Water, will allow customers to view, manage and track their water usage in near real-time.

Water users will receive a postcard in the mail about the upgrade and a door tag will be placed once the new meter is installed, officials said. Installation began this month.

Installation throughout the city is expected to be completed in March.