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. FINAL REPORT TOWN OF WIGGINS WATER METER PROJECT The meter project which was partially funded by the Colorado Water Conservation Board was started In May of 1994. The project went very well and was quite successful, In fact once Into the project the Town more than doubled the scope of the project from the 100 meter's on the original plan to more than 200 meters when we completed the project In April of 1995. . When the Town started the project we procured several estimates from contractors on the costs of Installation of the meters. After comparing and studying these quotes the Town decided to hire our own 2 man crew and start the Installation. This worked out very well as the Town became our own general contractor, we had better quality control of the project, saved over $100 per meter on the estimated Installation expense and had complete control of the minor problems that arose during Installation. While doing the Installation our crew ran Into all types of services and connections that needed extra attention because of the odd sizes or odd types of materials. There were no previous records of the original Installations of the services when they were Installed. Our crew collect data and we put together a complete record of every Installation with Information containing depth, size of lines, type of material and location from buildings, this Information has already proved Invaluable several times. The crew also found and repaired several leaky service stops and warned customers of potential leak situations that they may have, they also notified the customer a week in advance as well as the morning of the actual Installation that they were going to be working there. Feedback from our customers was very Important to the Town, most of the feedback was very positive, but you always have some negative concerns In everything that you do. The most positive comments was that everyone would pay for the water that they used and that It will help In conserving our source of supply. The most negative com.ent that we heard was the concern over the cost once we went to charging on the metered rate. The Town spent many hrs. studying and comparing rates and figures from our area to try to keep the cost of the average home at about he same as they have paid In the past. The Town has attached a usage comparison sheet with this report, we will continue for the next 2 years to provide you with this Information so you can see the difference the project has made In our water usage. .- The most Important feature of the project Is that all of the citizens have become more aware of water conservation and the need for continued efforts In conservation.