Hoboken Receives $3.7 Million for Water Meter Upgrades

The City of Hoboken will receive $3,697,752 in federal funding to replace outdated water meters with smart technology designed to improve billing accuracy and leak detection.

The money was awarded through two Community Project Funding requests in the Fiscal Year 2024 federal appropriations process. City officials said the new meters will help conserve water, reduce unnecessary costs, and strengthen the city’s water infrastructure.

“I am proud to have worked with Senator Booker to help secure millions of dollars in federal funding to improve Hoboken’s water infrastructure,” said Congressman Rob Menendez. “As higher bills strain our working families, investing in our water system will improve customer service and reduce expenses when taxpayers turn on the tap.”

“I’m proud to have partnered with Representative Menendez and Mayor Bhalla to secure the necessary federal funding to upgrade Hoboken’s water system, saving Hoboken residents money on their already too-high utility bills,” said Senator Cory Booker.

Mayor Ravi Bhalla said the upgrades are part of the city’s long-term push for efficiency. “With this investment, we are taking a major step toward replacing outdated water meters with smart technology that will allow us to better detect leaks more quickly, improve water conservation, and reduce unnecessary costs for residents,” he said.