The City of Lethbridge is moving on to the second phase of its water meter replacement program. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Another 2,000 water meters to be replaced in west Lethbridge

Apr 2, 2025 | 6:30 AM

The City of Lethbridge says it is continuing its multi-year effort to replace 10,000 manually read water meters.

Phase two resumes on April 2, 2025, which aims to upgrade 2,000 meters in the Heritage Heights neighbourhood.

The new meters are said to be much more efficient, with upgrades including:

• Simpler data collection processes.
• No need for staff to access properties for meter readings.
• Fewer missed reads.
• More accurate and consistent billing.

Property owners who require a new water meter will be contacted via email and Canada Post. Those who have the free Lethbridge Loop mobile app on iOS or Android devices will also be informed through that platform.

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents

Apr 04, 2025

$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1

Mar 18, 2025

What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: February 10-16, 2025

Feb 10, 2025

The free 30-minute appointment can be booked by contacting Lethbridge 311 Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The first phase of the program saw more than 2,200 old meters replaced between April and August 2024.

“We appreciate residents’ cooperation during phase one,” says Leanne Lammertsen, Water and Wastewater Operations Manager. “In those five months, we successfully upgraded 99 per cent of the targeted meters. With the insights gained from phase one, we’re confident we’ll achieve the same results in a shorter time frame this year.”

The City of Lethbridge sold the old meters for over $7,000 through GovDeals, a site that helps municipalities maximize the value or surplus inventory.

For local news delivered daily to your email inbox, subscribe for free to the Lethbridge News Now newsletter here. You can also download the Lethbridge News Now mobile app in the Google Play and the Apple App Stores.