Water Conservation
“NYC DEP is upgrading your Automated Meter Reading (AMR) device - at no cost to you”?
Published May 13, 2025
Have you received a notice in your mail or email stating, “NYC DEP is upgrading your Automated Meter Reading (AMR) device - at no cost to you”?

What does Ashokan recommend?
Let them upgrade it.
There’s nothing to lose and plenty to gain. Better reads = fewer billing surprises.
If you don’t do it:
You might end up with inaccurate reads or massive “ACC” charges (based on estimated usage), which can cost tens of thousands.