At the City Council meeting on August 27, the City of Hurst approved a contract with Ameresco to install an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system for the City. AMI stands for Advanced Metering Infrastructure. AMI meters consist of a water meter, a register and a low-powered communication device/radio that is integrated in a single unit. The register continuously records water usage, and the radio sends a meter reading to a Gateway, which is mounted on a monopole or elevated water storage tank. The Gateway transmits the meter read over a secure network back to the City's meter data management software. With this upgrade comes the ability for water customers to review their water usage through an internet-based customer portal. This project will include water meter replacements and a city-wide survey of pipe material at the water meter.

Per recently passed federal and state requirements, the City of Hurst is utilizing Ameresco and their subcontractor, Second Sight Systems, to evaluate pipe material at the water meter to meet the requirements of the EPA Lead & Copper requirements. The initial survey phase of the project began in October 2024 and will continue through February 2025, unless they finish sooner.

During this initial phase, Ameresco and their subcontractor, Second Sight Systems, will have crews properly identified with either the “Ameresco” or “Second Sight Systems” logos on their vehicles and uniforms.

These employees will open meter boxes to check service line material and then replace the lid.  The process will not disrupt water service but usually requires digging around the water meter.  In a lot of cases, the field crews will be using a vactor truck and/or trailer to extract dirt from the water meter box. Ameresco or Second Sight Systems employees will not enter your home at any time, they only need access to the water meter.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Public Works Dispatch at 817-788-7212.

View the notification letter. View FAQs about the Lead & Copper Survey.