自2026年4月起,多伦多将免费更换470 000台有缺陷的水表发射机,供居民使用。 Toronto to replace 470,000 faulty water meter transmitters at no cost to residents starting April 2026.

多伦多正在启动一项1.03亿美元方案,为期三年,从2026年4月开始,以取代因电池问题而提前失败的470 000个缺水的水表发射器。 Toronto is launching a $103 million, three-year program starting April 2026 to replace 470,000 failing water meter transmitters, which are failing earlier than expected due to battery issues. 该市将分阶段由地理区域取代,居民不负担费用,并将根据实际使用情况恢复准确的计费。 The city will replace them in phases by geographic zone, with no cost to residents, and will restore accurate billing based on actual usage. 居民将收到任用书,并应确保能够使用其计数仪。 Residents will receive appointment letters and should ensure access to their meters. 手动阅读可在网上或通过311提交。 Manual readings can be submitted online or via 311. 技术员将佩戴身份证和驾驶有标记的车辆。 Technicians will wear ID and drive marked vehicles. 城市向居民保证,将永远不会收取超过使用量的水费,在更换后的4至6周内将进行账单调整。 The city assures residents will never be charged for more water than used, and bill adjustments will be made within four to six weeks after replacement.