Washougal’s water-meter system aims to up efficiency

The city of Washougal has implemented an automated meter infrastructure system, marking the culmination of a yearslong effort to modernize the city’s water meter-reading process.

The new system allows for remote meter readings to take place at any time, which the city said will lead to more accurate billing, faster leak detection and greater access to water-usage data for customers. According to a city news release, the system also includes an online portal that will allow residents to view their daily water usage, set up alerts for unusual activity and monitor their consumption in real time.