City of Greensboro Uses RadioRead Technology

As part of the Water Resources Department’s commitment to continuous service and reliability, a new meter reading technology was installed throughout the service area. This technology will help improve efficiency while providing more convenience to customers. Learn more about RadioRead.

Beginning in June 2006, crews worked to convert old style meters to new meters that use RadioRead technology. RadioRead, an automated meter reading (AMR) technology, uses a low-powered radio signal from a transmitting unit connected to the water meter to gather data. Unlike the traditional collection method, RadioRead allows meter readers to collect multiple readings from one location within a matter of minutes. The transmitting device is not noticeable because it is installed in the meter box. This project was completed in the Spring of 2009 and the system is fully implemented.

The new electronic meters provide accurate and reliable water consumption readings, while minimizing the need for someone to access your property to read the water meter. This technology has allowed us to convert all accounts to monthly billing. Learn more about monthly billing.