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Water system pressure monitoring and leak detection
Halifax County
Summary
Public Utilities is buying 384 smart water meters for $350,000 to track pressure across the county water system in real time. The purchase unlocks free software worth about $22,000 a year and will help crews narrow down leaks faster instead of searching half the county.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$350,000 from capital reserve, offset by about $22,000 a year in avoided software fees.
✅Who benefits
Water customers get faster leak response and better fire-flow and insurance ratings.
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