Utility Cancels Metron Water Meter Pilot

The Utility discontinued a pilot technology engagement with Metron for water meter reading and billing after discovering that the meters failed to register low flows, risking revenue and regulatory reporting accuracy. The pilot was terminated and the Utility is pursuing alternative solutions.

Document date · August 26, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

TECHNOLOGY

Contract term

Pilot study period prior to 7/26/2026 (terminated)

Renewal

Pilot technology engagement was ended due to performance issues; no renewal or extension is planned.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Village Utility Commission Official Notice & Agenda 2026-08-26

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This is a Technology contract, documented as a agenda record.

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This contract appears in Village Utility Commission Official Notice & Agenda 2026-08-26 (Agenda), dated August 26, 2026 from City of Marathon. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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