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smart water meter
Two years ago, when smart water meters were “rolled out” by my local council, I stated in writing that I did not consent to having one due to concerns re safety. I asked some questions over 3 letters, and the last reply I received at that time was from the council’s Internal Ombudsman saying “I will contact you in the near future to discuss your concerns.”
I heard no more.
Now (2 years later) I’ve received two letters from the Water Supply & Sewerage Manager, the latest one saying….
“Your water meter is due for replacement and as Council has adopted smart meter technology, your meter must be replaced with a smart water device.
Under Section 191 of the local Government Act 1993, a Council employee has powers to enter any premises for the purpose of enabling Council to exercise its function including to carry out water supply works.
Accordingly, Council staff will be attending your property during working hours to replace your current water meter with a smart water device.”
I have remained polite and offered to provide the council with a reading from my current meter. I have not denied access to the meter. It is prominently on display at the front of my unfenced garden. My questions re safety have not been answered.
Any help is appreciated.
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9 Replies
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Let me know if you want me to share this with you.
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Thank you Morag for your prompt reply. I am interested to see how you handled the situation with the power company as it may give me some tips on how to proceed in this case. I am bumbling along pretty well but do feel rather out of my depth. Any help is much appreciated. Gilpin
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I had emails back and forth using set up questions. Then I and my husband prepared an affidavit each and a three step notice that we both signed using the emails and other exhibits to support our position. I used signature required post and certificates of mailing so I had proof of delivery. I have attached the first Conditional Acceptance we sent by email after which we had a conversation by email from a team leader in which we asked certain set up questions. Then we sent an affidavit and a Notice of Non Consent and Conditional Acceptance. Both had exhibits attached we used some emails as exhibits along with other things we used for evidence. I have attached an example of the affidavits we sent along with the first notice of Non Consent. We sent three notices all together to create an agreement. I have Xxxx any identifying names.
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The second post is the Conditional acceptance we sent by email before we sent the notices and affidavits.
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The second post is the Conditional acceptance we sent by email before we sent the notices and affidavits within three days of their offer.
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Morag thank you for your generosity in sharing this.
It will take me time to read and digest but will surely be of use esp when the power companies make their move to install smart meters in our area.
I am in awe of your knowledge and capabilities.
Gilpin
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Thank you. I learnt everything I know from studying Mark’s processes on this site, then having a go at some processes myself.
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Hi Morag, this is a very thorough Conditional Acceptance, thank you very much for sharing it. There are many points in this document that I hadn’t considered before.
cheers Paul
