Coral Springs Improvement District announces a major infrastructure upgrade plan to replace nearly 10,000 water meters with advanced smart metering technology
Coral Springs, Florida – A major infrastructure upgrade is coming to neighborhoods, businesses, and irrigation systems across Coral Springs, where nearly 10,000 water meters will soon be replaced with newer smart technology designed to improve accuracy and give customers more control over their water use.
The Coral Springs Improvement District (CSID) announced in its June newsletter that it will replace 9,937 water meters across its service area with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems. The project covers residential, irrigation, and commercial accounts located within the district’s boundaries south of Royal Palm Boulevard.
Officials say the upgrade is aimed at modernizing the way water usage is tracked and managed. Unlike older mechanical meters, the new solid-state AMI devices are designed to maintain accuracy over time and reduce the gradual wear that can impact readings. District leaders also expect the new system to improve leak detection and help customers better understand their daily water consumption patterns.
CSID noted that the work will be carried out in stages over the next several months, with the full project expected to conclude by May 2027. Installation is scheduled to begin around August 2026 and continue through February 2027. After that phase, the district will move into system integration and testing through March 2027, followed by customer training in April 2027.
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Once the system is fully operational, customers will be able to access their water usage data through an online portal. This feature is expected to give residents and businesses a clearer picture of consumption trends and allow them to identify unusual spikes that could indicate leaks or inefficiencies.
Despite the scale of the project, district officials emphasized that customers will not see an immediate rate increase tied specifically to the meter replacement program. Funding for the upgrade is already included in CSID’s long-term financial planning.
“There will be no increase in CSID service rates specifically associated with the meter replacement program,” said Mark Ritter, district board president. The assurance is intended to ease concerns as residents prepare for construction activity in their neighborhoods over the coming year.
The project is being financed through CSID’s 10-Year Capital Improvements Plan, which supports ongoing upgrades to water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. Officials say the investment reflects a long-term strategy to maintain infrastructure reliability while adapting to modern utility management standards.
CSID itself has a long history in the region. Established in 1966 by the Florida Legislature, it was originally known as the Coral Springs Drainage District before expanding into a full utility provider. Today, the district supplies drinking water, wastewater services, and stormwater management to its designated service area.
Governance of the district is handled by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by qualified voters within the district boundaries. The board oversees operations, budgeting, and infrastructure planning, including projects like the current meter replacement initiative.
The move toward AMI technology follows a broader trend among utilities nationwide that are shifting to smart metering systems. These systems allow for more frequent data collection and remote readings, reducing the need for manual meter checks and improving response times when issues arise.
For CSID customers, one of the most immediate benefits is expected to be faster identification of leaks. Even small, continuous water losses can lead to high bills or property damage over time. With real-time monitoring capabilities, both the utility and customers will be better positioned to catch problems early.
The district says customer education will be a key part of the rollout, especially during the training phase scheduled for spring 2027. Residents will be guided on how to access and interpret their usage data through the new online system.
While construction and installation will take place gradually over nearly a year, officials say disruptions are expected to be limited as crews move through different areas of the service region. Residents will be notified ahead of installation work in their neighborhoods.
Customers with questions about the project can contact the Water Meter Project Team at (954) 393-0222 or email [email protected] for more information.
As Coral Springs prepares for the transition, officials say the goal is simple: bring a decades-old system into a more modern, efficient era while giving customers better insight into how they use one of the community’s most essential resources.
