Approximately 55,000 meters and radio units will be installed during this program. Start date July 6, 2010.

Customer notices will be mailed to all residents announcing the program. Access to homes will not be necessary to install the new water meter and radio equipment. All water meters are located outside of the home in meter pits, at or near the curb line. The installation process takes about 20 minutes to complete during which water service interruption will occur for 5 to ten minutes. If no one is home during the installation process a notice will be left at the property to flush your system by letting the water run for a few moments. Installers will do this outside of your home if a water spigot is available and accessible. Customers are asked to secure loose pets, if access to the property is required to replace the meter.

The Prime Contractor for this program is Hersey Meters, a market leader in the waterworks manufacturing and supply industry. Hersey Meters is responsible for the system integration, supply of materials and overall project management.

The water meters and radio equipment being installed are manufactured by Hersey Meters.

All National Metering Services, Inc. employees are in uniform and have proper identification. All installers have had background checks completed by the State Police prior to employment.

The new meters offer benefits to both customers and the water utility:

a. No longer generating or receiving estimated bills

b. No longer giving a meter reader access to their home

c. Customer’s being billed and paying for exact water

usage.

d. Increasing the efficiency of meter reading

e. Reducing labor costs