Baytown Tests Meters Billing System for High Water Bills
City officials hire Neptune Technologies Southern Flow and BKD to inspect meters and billing software after many residents report higher water bills. Neptune provides Baytown meters for 10 years with data logging and ADT upgrades. 46 percent read data automatically. The city plans a preliminary report to council on October 22 after testing 10 meters and reviewing billing software upgrades.
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In 2014 Austin and nearby communities lost 7 billion gallons of treated water to spills leaks and mysterious causes, aggravating a drought. Georgetown led with 18 percent loss about 850 million gallons worth around 1 million. Austin lost 13 percent about 4.5 billion gallons. Bastrop 17 percent about 75 million gallons. Across the country utilities report about 15 percent loss.
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Water bill woes prompt meter review across Baytown
Residents say high reads persist despite water being off or minimal use. The city investigates meters and billing after dozens report steep charges. A contractor review by Southern Flow and BKD costs 5200. The Oct. 22 council meeting will receive a preliminary report.
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