The AMI project includes developing a customer portal to access your water usage information and to send you alerts of high usage and potential leaks. This platform will be available in December 2024. More detailed information will be provided when the system is ready for your use.
Installation of the AMI meter upgrade is being funded through current rates. After the upgrade, you might see an increase because the new meters record consumption more accurately than the old meters. As water meters age, they tend to run slower and may not measure all the water going through them. Many of the existing … Continued
Yes. The cellular transmitters used for each meter are required to meet Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency limits. The signals used to transmit data from meters are much weaker than those from many everyday devices, such as cell phones, wireless internet routers, and baby monitors. In addition to being very low power, the meters … Continued
Yes. The AMI system only transmits the water meter readings, the meter identification number and diagnostic information to verify the equipment is operating correctly. Personal customer information is not transmitted. For additional security, the data is encrypted and transmitted over a secure cellular network.
Your new water meter will include a cellular transmitter that will automatically send water usage data from your meter to the City’s billing system. Once your water meter is replaced, it will become part of the City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure and your water meter will then be read remotely. The data will be stored in … Continued
Yes. The City evaluated AMI and found that the return on investment will save money for the City Water Utility over time, which in turn helps minimize water rates. AMI also improves customer service, and helps customers better understand their water use and costs so that they can take steps to improve water conservation efforts.
AMI benefits both customers and the City water utility. Customers can easily access their water consumption data which is updated four times per day, helping them address questions about their usage, detect potential leaks early, reduce surprise water bills and help reduce water use. The AMI system reduces operating costs for meter reading and billing … Continued
Well-behaved pets may be permitted at the discretion of the Warming Center Manager, and service animals are allowed. Additional pet restrictions or requirements will be provided to registrants at the time of registration. If needed the Warming Center Manager will contact the Sonoma Police Department and Pets Lifeline to determine the availability of crates and/or … Continued
The center offers a place to warm up, charge electronic devices, cots for sleeping, light snacks, and beverages. Cooking facilities are not available. Individuals must be listed on the “by-name list” system used by homeless providers in Sonoma Valley and the City of Sonoma.
Typically, the center operates between 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., but hours may vary based on weather conditions, space availability, and other factors.
