Mettler Meter Replacement Project

The Mettler County Water District is initiating the Mettler Meter Replacement Project in Kern County, California, specifically near the intersection of HWY 99 and HWY 166. The primary objective of this project is to replace old and failing water meters currently located on private property by installing new meters and meter boxes within the County public right-of-way to ensure easier access. To maintain active water service lines during this transition, old meters will be removed and replaced with water meter spacer tubes, and all existing old meter boxes will be removed. This project is classified under NAICS code 237110 and is categorized as a Class 2 replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems, meaning it involves negligible or no expansion of capacity. There are no plans for new service line installations or modifications to existing piping. The project has been filed as a Notice of Exemption with Kern County, as no significant environmental impacts are anticipated. Francisco Javier Martinez, the Board President, serves as the primary point of contact for the Mettler County Water District regarding this effort.