The water meter replacement returned to the council's agenda on October 6, listed for discussion in the work session and for consideration during the regular session.
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Demorest Council Weighs $3 Million Water Meter Overhaul
City officials are considering replacing Demorest's water meters with a new automated system that could cost residents $3 million, with no final decision yet recorded.
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October 6, 2026: Water meter replacement program
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Demorest City Council discussed replacing the city's water meters during a September 1 work session, with officials citing an estimated cost of $3 million for a Master Meter Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system.
Following that discussion, Mark asked the council for a head nod to move forward on financing options for the project, according to minutes from the September 1 regular session.
The water meter replacement returned to the council's agenda on October 6, listed for discussion in the work session and for consideration during the regular session.
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Appeared on agendaproposedWater meter replacement
CONSIDERATION OF WATER METER REPLACEMENT
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Water meter replacement
CONSIDERATION OF WATER METER REPLACEMENT
Appeared on agendaproposedWater meter replacement program
DISCUSSION OF WATER METER REPLACEMENT
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Water meter replacement program
DISCUSSION OF WATER METER REPLACEMENT
Appeared on agendaproposedWater meter replacement
DISCUSSION OF WATER METER REPLACEMENT
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Water meter replacement
DISCUSSION OF WATER METER REPLACEMENT
DiscusseddiscussedWater meter replacement with Master Meter Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system
The estimated cost is $3 million.
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Water meter replacement with Master Meter Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system
The estimated cost is $3 million.
DiscusseddiscussedWater meter replacement financing options
After the discussion made during work session, Mark is asking for a head nod to move forward
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Water meter replacement financing options
After the discussion made during work session, Mark is asking for a head nod to move forward
Appeared on agendaproposedWater meter replacement
DISCUSSION OF WATER METER REPLACEMENT
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Water meter replacement
DISCUSSION OF WATER METER REPLACEMENT
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