Electronic water meters are being installed in eastern parts of Ventura County.
They are a way for customers to monitor their water usage in real-time and even to receive warnings of excessive usage says Mark Norris, General Manager for Triunfo Water and Sanitation District.
"It's a valuable tool with helping customers identify water leaks or issues they may have with their irrigation timer," he told KCLU. "Or if they have faulty plumbing, maybe a leaky toilet."
He said they've even had issues where a customer has been away and a neighbor has used their water supply, and he says the new meters helped identify the unauthorized usage.
It’s hoped they’ll be rolled out more widely.
