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Local Services Inc. explains how EyeOnWater alerts can reveal hidden leaks as drought affects all of Washington County.
ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As St. George proceeds through the month it designated for completing upgrades to all 36,000 water meters, an increasing number of homeowners are gaining access to detailed insights regarding when and how their properties consume water.
The City of St. George smart-meter project represents a $9.5 million expansion of its Automated Metering Infrastructure system. According to the city, $4 million of the total cost is covered by grants, while the remaining amount is funded through water rates. The upgraded meters transmit usage data every 15 minutes to a cloud-based platform, enabling residents to review consumption patterns and configure alerts for unusual or continuous water flow via EyeOnWater.
The rollout comes at a critical moment for Southern Utah. Data from Drought.gov updated on July 14 indicates that 138,115 Washington County residents—representing 100% of the county’s population—are currently living in drought-affected areas. January through June 2026 marked the county’s 24th-driest year-to-date period in 132 years, with precipitation falling 3.23 inches below normal levels.
“Smart-meter data can give homeowners an earlier warning, but it cannot show exactly where the water is going,” said Ron Madruga, owner of Local Services Inc. “The next step is determining whether the flow is coming from a running toilet, irrigation line, water heater, appliance connection or concealed plumbing leak.”
Receiving an alert does not necessarily indicate a major pipe failure. Homeowners should first verify that all faucets, showers, and water-using appliances are turned off, inspect toilets for continuous running, examine visible supply lines and water heaters, and review irrigation schedules. Overnight activity recorded by EyeOnWater can also be particularly telling, as unexplained flow is easier to detect during hours when a household should be using little to no water.
St. George’s tiered water-rate structure provides residents with another incentive to investigate unexplained consumption. The city reports that the typical existing residential customer with a three-quarter-inch meter has a monthly excess-use threshold of 36,000 gallons. For residential connections established after January 1, 2023, rolling monthly thresholds range from 8,000 gallons in winter to 20,000 gallons in summer.
When the source of continuous water use cannot be identified, a licensed plumber can isolate sections of the system and determine if a repair is necessary. Local Services Inc. provides plumbing service in St. George, Utah, including electronic leak detection, running-toilet repair, pipe repair, water-heater service and 24/7 emergency plumbing.
The city-owned smart meter tracks water entering a property and can notify residents of unusual consumption. Homeowners seeking additional protection may also consider the Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff, an in-home device installed on the main water line that monitors activity and can automatically shut off the household water supply when it detects a critical leak.
Through August 31, 2026, Local Services Inc. is offering customers in St. George and surrounding communities $100 off professional installation of a qualifying Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff. Installation is subject to property compatibility, product availability and applicable service terms.
Homeowners experiencing continuous-flow alerts, unexplained increases in water use or suspected plumbing leaks can call (435) 567-7777, email localservicesco@localservicesco.com or visit LocalServicesCo.com.
About Local Services Inc.
Local Services Inc. is a family-owned and locally operated home-services company serving St. George and surrounding Washington County communities. The company provides residential and light-commercial plumbing, electrical, heating and air-conditioning services, including 24/7 emergency response.
Ron Madruga
Local Services Inc.
+1 435-567-7777
localservicesco@localservicesco.com
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