Have you ever discovered a running toilet after it cost you hundreds of dollars? You’re not alone — and the City of Venice has made it easier to prevent this from happening again.
The solution is Eye On Water, a free app available on either the App Store or the Google Play Store. Once registered, you will be able to see your water usage. That capability is available on your computer as well at eyeonwater.com. Once you register using your name, address, and water account number, you’ll be able to monitor your water usage daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. Most importantly, you can set up leak alerts to catch problems early — before they become costly.
There are over 17,000 water meters within the city limits, and each one communicates directly with the city. If a flow above the alert you choose (such as one gallon per hour) is detected for every hour over a 24-hour period, the system can detect it and send you an alert — making this tool especially valuable for part-time residents who aren’t always around to spot issues and who don’t wish to shut their water off when away for an extended period. It appears you can set alerts for less than one gallon per hour if desired.
The city will begin promoting the app soon, and there may be classes at City Hall on how to use it. In the meantime, the Community Association is happy to help you get started — just contact us at vgrccaweb@gmail.com.
Or you can watch a video on how to install the app here.