Automated water meters would provide more data to Lawrence customers, allow for tiered rate plans
(WorldNews Health)

Water meters and billing in Lawrence are set to get a multimillion-dollar update, paving the way for changes to the city’s utility rate structure. The city’s 2019 proposed budget, which the Lawrence City Commission is scheduled to adopt next week, includes $4.45 million toward the installation of automated utility meters. That amount is in addition to $6.42 million allocated for the project as part of the 2018 budget, bringing the total amount close to $11 million. Deputy Director of Utilities Mike Lawless said the city has about 34,000 residential and commercial utility...