Corona Is Upgrading Water Meters Citywide: Hourly Usage and Leak Alerts Are Planned

CORONA, Riverside County — October 23, 2026. California58 Local examined a public agency’s current records for this report. Descriptions of proposals, hearing schedules, permits and projected effects are not treated as completed actions or future guarantees.

What is being upgraded?

Corona’s official home page currently announces an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Water Meter Upgrade Project. The city says it is upgrading meters throughout Corona so utility customers can access more detailed water-usage information through an account portal. The headline uses ‘underway,’ which should not be confused with an announcement that every customer has already received a replacement meter.

What benefits are advertised?

The municipal description mentions hourly consumption figures, leak alerts and improved billing visibility. These functions depend on the customer’s meter replacement, communications system, account setup and availability of the relevant portal features. A software alert is not proof of a pipe defect, and it should not replace professional inspection when unusually high usage occurs.

Does the project set new water rates?

Not by itself. A meter replacement program and a utility rate decision are distinct regulatory and financial actions. Customers should consult Corona’s current utility rates, their actual bill and the City Council’s adopted schedules rather than assuming that a new meter automatically raises or lowers charges.

How residents can prepare

Verify any requested appointment or customer action directly through Corona Utilities. Be cautious of unexpected installers or callers asking for passwords or immediate payments. Keep previous usage records and ask the city about the replacement schedule for your address and how to dispute a reading.

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