Will my water bill increase?

Possibly. There are two primary reasons you might see an increase in your water bill. Traditional meters and AMI meters measure water traveling through to the home in the same way, but the improved performance of a new meter can result in a more accurate measurement of the water used due to an inaccurate older water meter or potential leaks that have gone unnoticed. Due to this, customers may notice an increase in their bill based on actual consumption. However, if your old meter was operating properly, you may not see any changes in your monthly bill. It's important to remember that higher than normal water bills can also indicate a household leak and should be investigated. The City of Robinson has some troubleshooting tips on our website: https://www.robinsontexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/1956/Check-for-Leaks-PDF

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1. What are the new digital water meters?
2. What is Advanced Metering Infrastructure?
3. Why are we getting digital water meters?
4. How does the new technology work?
5. How will the new digital water meters benefit me?
6. How much will the digital water meters cost me?
7. Will my water bill increase?
8. How will I be able to access the data on my water usage?
9. How many days, weeks, months of back data will be available?
10. What types of alerts will I be able to set up?
11. How secure will my data and information be?
12. What if a customer wants to keep their current meter?
13. Will there be a schedule made available on when meters will be switched for specific areas?
14. Do I need to be present during the meter exchange service?
15. Will my water service be interrupted during the installation?
16. Will these new digital water meters be safe for me and my family?
17. Will the electronic device on the meter interfere with other electronic equipment?
18. What prevents someone from removing the top of the meter, where the information is stored?
19. Will the new meters be easier to turn off for repairs?
20. What should I do if my water line has air or the water is not clear?
21. What if there is a leak at the meter or problems after the meter is replaced?
22. How many jobs will be lost over this new technology?
23. Shouldn’t our focus be on fixing streets instead of installing new water meters?