Manatee County Government is about one-third through a major upgrade to its water meter system that officials say will prevent leaks and simplify water use monitoring for residents and the county.
County officials first rolled out the WaterWise Manatee project in April last year, and it has two phases. The first phase involves replacing all Manatee County Utilities customers’ water meters with upgraded smart models. Phase two includes creating a new online portal for residents to see their water usage details…