Woods to Replace Residential Water Meter Readers

Grosse Pointe Woods officials distributed a flyer to residents this week regarding the installation of a new water reading system to be installed in every home.

According to the flyer, the city has contracted National Fields Services to do the installation, which are slated to take about 15 minutes. The representatives will disassemble the old meter and install the new one. 

The city is asking residents to make sure the area surrounding the water meter in their homes has been cleared to ensure the contractors easy access for the installation. 

According to the flyer, the installations will be happening in the next few days but it does not specify dates or times. A representative from the Department of Public Works did not return calls seeking more information. 

The contractors will be wearing uniforms and have photo identification that will be easily seen. The installation is of no cost to residents and the new system is to be more efficient as well as more accurate, according to the flyer. 

Residents are encouraged to call to verify a contractor if there are questions about whether or not the representative is working for National Field Services. Two phone numbers were provided: 313-884-8022 or 800-771-8022.

If residents are suspicious of anyone, they are asked to call the police department at 313-343-2400.