Starting today, Monday, December 15, the City of Steinbach’s Waterworks Department will be busy reading water meters in Steinbach. These readings will provide the basis for the quarterly utility bills issued at the beginning of February.
Meter reading is conducted by two Waterworks Department employees and takes 5 to 7 days to complete. These City employees can be identified by their safety vests and the City of Steinbach identification cards that they carry. The readings are not invasive, unless the meter is located inside the house or the read-out is not working, in which case City employees will request entry into the house.
The City’s wireless meter reading system allows staff to receive readings from the sidewalk, eliminating the need for access to private properties and also reducing reading times. Sites that have the wireless units installed are those that are difficult to reach or have hazardous conditions for the meter readers to enter.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your water meter, please contact Waterworks Dept. Head, Mike Heppner at 204-326-6214 or by e-mail at mheppner@steinbach.ca.
