Water and Wastewater System Monitoring
Summary
Denton is moving forward with a $26 million project to replace all water meters with cellular smart meters over the next two years, helping residents track usage and spot leaks early.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
$26,000,000 total contract cost spanning 10 years, funded through utility revenues.
Water utility customers who will gain real-time usage insights, leak alerts, and improved billing accuracy.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Public Utilities Board — July 13, 2026
The city is applying for a $35 million grant to upgrade water meters, which could improve billing accuracy and leak detection.
City Council — April 21, 2026
The city approved a 26-million-dollar contract with Badger Meter to replace roughly 46,000 water meters over two years with smart meters, enabling real-time leak detection and customer usage portals.
Public Utilities Board — April 13, 2026
Denton is moving forward with a $26 million project to replace all water meters with cellular smart meters over the next two years, helping residents track usage and spot leaks early.
Denton will test smart water meters in new pilot program to cut costs, catch leaks
Denton will test smart water meters in new pilot program to cut costs, catch leaks KERA News
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