New Orleans, LA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is excited to announce a significant achievement in its Smart Metering Program, having reached the halfway point with the installation of the 70,000th residential smart meter. This milestone marks a critical step toward modernizing the city's utility infrastructure and enhancing the customer experience.

The Smart Metering Program is revolutionizing how SWBNO serves its customers by upgrading meter reading technology and providing greater transparency in billing. With the new system, residents gain access to near real-time water use data through a new online customer account, empowering them to better manage their water consumption and bills.

What: Celebration of the 70,000th residential smart meter installation, marking the 50% completion of the Smart Metering Program. Watch a member of the Smart Meter team install a new smart meter during the event.

When: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 2:00 p.m.

Who:
• Ghassan Korban, Executive Director, SWBNO
• SWBNO Board Members
• Rebecca Johnsey, Smart Meter Program Project Manager, SWBNO

Where: 2501 Chartres Street

For more information about the Smart Metering Program, visit swbno.org/Projects/SmartMetering.

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