After years of preparation, CHWD has now fully implemented metered water billing. Starting January 1, 2008, CHWD has changed all of its residential customers to metered billing.

By now, you have probably seen the water meter that has been installed in front of your home, the meter readers riding through your neighborhood and the monthly water consumption comparison chart that has appeared on your bill, showing you how much water you’ve been using. The consumption numbers on the comparison chart came directly from readings gathered from your water meter, so you can be confident you are looking at a record of your actual water use.

“Depending on their billing cycle, all residential customers will receive their first bi-monthly metered water bill, based on their actual consumption, no later than the middle of March 2008,” said David Kane, assistant general manager. “This new billing system is based on the amount of water consumed for the prior two months – giving the customer control over their bill through the amount of water they use.”

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