North Caldwell’s Water Meter Replacement Project Is Halfway Done

NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — North Caldwell’s effort to install new water meters throughout the borough has almost reached the halfway point, officials announced this week.

All water meters in town will have to be replaced under the mandatory project. According to North Caldwell officials, the new meters will “ensure accurate and equitable water billing for our customers by automating meter reading.”

So far, new meters have been installed in nearly half of properties throughout the borough. The remaining installations are intended to be completed before the end of the calendar year, officials said.

North Caldwell officials noted that there will be a transition period as the town awaits the installation of radio frequency antennas. During this period, here are some things that residents should be aware of:

• If your property still utilizes an OLD meter, please continue to read the meter quarterly and submit the reading cards to the Water Department. Billing will be based on actual usage if readings are submitted. Billing will be estimated if readings are not submitted. *As usual, penalties will be incurred for properties that do not submit readings for more than three consecutive quarters.
• If your property has had a NEW meter installed, you do not need to submit the hard copy meter reading or enter your water reading online. Actual water usage from the old meter has been posted to your account for billing calculation. Water usage from the new meters will be estimated until the remote transmissions go live, at which time actual usage will be captured remotely. *Once new meters are installed, penalties will not be incurred for non-submission of actual readings.

Residents who have not already scheduled a meter replacement can contact MeterTek Utility Services Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 1-800-717-0974. Residents can also request an appointment via email at appointments@metertek.net, or by visiting www.metertek.net.

For more information, call the North Caldwell Water Clerk at 973-228-6410, ext. 103.

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