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Hialeah begins installing smart water meters to prevent high bills, but not all residents are happy
By Ivan Taylor at CBS4 Miami
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
The City of Hialeah has begun installing smart water meters to address widespread complaints from residents regarding unusually high utility bills, an issue city leaders have partially blamed on aging infrastructure.The pilot program, which kicked off this week in west Hialeah, involves crews replac
Key takeaway The initiative aims to assist residents like Nancy Nawaz, who gained local attention earlier this year after receiving a water bill exceeding $1,000 for a three-month period.
Why this matters in The Miami
The introduction of smart water meters in Hialeah has significant implications for Miami -Dade County, where aging infrastructure is a persistent issue. As the city with the largest number of residents in the county, Hialeah's experience with modernizing its water meter system could serve as a model for other municipalities. The fact that some residents, like Nancy Nawaz, have faced extremely high utility bills due to inaccurate readings, highlights the need for upgraded infrastructure. The concentration of initial installations in west Hialeah has raised concerns about equity, but Mayor Bryan Calvo's prioritization of challenging locations may ultimately benefit the entire city. As the pilot program progresses, it will be crucial to monitor the impact on residents' bills and the city's overall water management, particularly in the face of sea-level rise and flooding risks that affect the entire county.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The City of Hialeah has begun installing smart water meters to address widespread complaints from residents regarding unusually high utility bills, an issue city leaders have partially blamed on aging infrastructure.The pilot program, which kicked off this week in west Hialeah, involves crews replac
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