The City of Greeley received a $2 million WaterSMART grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to replace approximately 11,000 old water meters with advanced technology to improve water-use efficiency throughout Greeley. The new meters communicate wirelessly with an online portal also called WaterSmart to provide registered customers with secure, near real-time access to review and manage their water usage.
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“It’s exciting that all of Greeley’s water customers will get access to WaterSmart tools and be able to monitor their usage and build more water-efficient habits both inside their homes and with their landscaping,” said Sean Chambers, Greeley’s director of Water & Sewer.
Greeley received a similar $1.45 million grant in 2020 from the Bureau and so far, has replaced nearly 12,000 meters throughout the city. This $2 million grant will enable Greeley to replace most of the remaining water meters with this new technology. Collectively, these projects are expected to save 740 million gallons each year, enough to serve about 15,000 homes, through more accurate reading, early leak detection, and enhanced conservation efforts by customers.
Chambers says putting more knowledge and control in the hands of customers through the WaterSmart portal is critical to serving Greeley’s customers and efficiently using our finite water supplies. “By empowering customers to make informed decisions about their water usage, they can impact their monthly bills and enhance our collective wise use of a scarce resource,” he said.
Customers can configure the WaterSmart application to send them email and text alerts when their usage is outside normal patterns, which can help identify leaks quickly. The portal also has built-in tutorials to guide customers through finding a water leak, as well as the option to email the Greeley Water conservation team with questions.
Customers can register for WaterSmart and learn more about the ongoing meter replacement program, including an interactive map and schedule, on the Greeley Water & Sewer website at www.greeleygov.com/services/ws/water-budget/metering.