Wellington expects townwide water-meter system to be operational by early 2027
Installation will not carry a separate charge, and affected customers will receive advance notice. Crews may need property access or temporarily interrupt service; the town says it may pursue a customer portal after integration.
The Town of Wellington is completing the final phase of a multiyear project to install advanced metering infrastructure for all municipal water utility customers, with the integrated system expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2027, the town said Sept. 11.
About two-thirds of Wellington utility accounts were upgraded in earlier phases. Grant funding from the Colorado Water Conservation Board is supporting installation for customers who still use older meters, with contracted crews from DB Utilities carrying out the work. Customers affected by upcoming installations will receive advance notice.
“AMI is a win-win for Wellington,” Deputy Public Works Director Meagan Smith said. The system will eliminate manual meter reads and provide more frequent water-use information, which can help customers identify leaks and understand usage patterns, she said.
Participation is required for all Wellington water utility customers, and the town will not offer an opt-out program. Customers will not be charged separately for installation. Depending on meter location, crews may need property access and may temporarily interrupt water service; most outdoor installations will not require an appointment, while indoor access will be coordinated.
The town anticipates pursuing a customer-facing portal after system integration, with staff anticipating that effort in 2028. The new meters will collect consumption and meter-identification data, not personal information, and will not change water rates or control plumbing fixtures, according to the town’s AMI information page.