Summary
The town's aging water meters date to 2012, and replacing them all with modern cellular-reading meters would run about $160,000. The Supervisor flagged six likely household leaks while manually reading meters, and the board agreed to schedule a dedicated discussion.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $160,000 to replace all remaining meters with newer cellular models.
Water district customers would get accurate billing and early leak detection.
Ratepayers and taxpayers could feel the cost, and anyone worried about growth or construction disruption may not love it.
Mentions & discussions (4)
North Salem advances Croton Falls water and sewer projects
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Town Board Meeting - Jul 14, 2026
The town's aging water meters date to 2012, and replacing them all with modern cellular-reading meters would run about $160,000. The Supervisor flagged six likely household leaks while manually reading meters, and the board agreed to schedule a dedicated discussion.
Town Board Meeting - Feb 24, 2026
The board considered authorizing the Supervisor to seek bids for a PFAS filtration system serving the Sunset Ridge water district. PFAS are persistent chemicals; a removal system would directly affect the drinking water of district residents.
Town Board Meeting - Jan 13, 2026
The board discussed installing a new water meter for the North Salem Town Hall water system, which affects municipal water billing accuracy at town facilities.
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