Marco Island is moving forward with an $11.5 million upgrade to its aging water system in an effort to cut waste and better track water usage for residents.
The city says the project will make billing more accurate, though some residents could end up paying more than they have been.
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“It’ll pay for itself”: Why Marco Island’s $11.5M water meter upgrade could mean higher bills for some
Some of Marco Island’s water meters date back decades, one even going as far back as the 1960’s. Old and deteriorated, the city says about 82% of single-family homes aren’t getting accurate readings and are therefore not paying a fair amount…