HIALEAH, FL – April 22, 2026 – Mayor Bryan Calvo marked his first 100 days in office by announcing the launch of a digital water meter pilot program aimed at improving billing accuracy, identifying potential leaks and modernizing one of Hialeah’s most important public utilities.
The pilot is part of a broader review of Hialeah’s water and sewer system ordered by Calvo shortly after taking office.
For six months, the City will test new digital meter technology in residential and commercial properties to determine which system provides the best performance for Hialeah. The pilot will be conducted at no cost to participating residents or businesses.
The goal is to reduce the City’s reliance on estimated billing and give the Water and Sewer Department more accurate information about actual consumption.
“Residents should pay for the water they actually use. No more and no less,” said Mayor Bryan Calvo. “Modernizing our meters gives us better information, helps us identify problems faster and moves Hialeah toward a water system that is more accurate and accountable.”
The announcement comes as Calvo completes his first 100 days in office, a period that has included a series of executive actions, audits and departmental reforms focused on transparency, efficiency and service delivery.
Among the administration’s early actions were the elimination of elected-official pensions, property-tax relief for senior homeowners, a review of the City’s 911 system, audits of the water and sewer operation, departmental restructuring and increased oversight of issues affecting condominium and homeowners associations.
The water system has been one of the administration’s central areas of focus. The City’s review identified long-standing financial and operational challenges, including the cost of producing water locally, wastewater treatment expenses and infrastructure needs that have affected residents and businesses.
The digital meter pilot is intended to address one of the most frequent complaints received from residents: unexpected bills caused by inaccurate readings, estimated consumption or undetected leaks.
“These first 100 days were never supposed to be about sitting behind a desk,” Calvo said. “We have been in our neighborhoods, inside our departments and looking directly at the problems residents have been asking City Hall to address for years.”
Calvo said the administration will use the results of the pilot to determine the best path toward broader modernization of Hialeah’s meter system.
“The first 100 days set the direction,” Calvo said. “The work now is to keep moving, solve the problems we inherited and make sure residents can see the difference in the services they receive.”
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The City of Hialeah, incorporated in 1925, is the sixth largest municipality in Florida, serving more than 233,000 residents across approximately 20 square miles. Located in northwest Miami-Dade County, Hialeah has a Hispanic population of more than 94 percent. Known to many as “The City of Progress,” Hialeah is home to a large Cuban exile community and a diverse population that has shaped the city’s culture and traditions. The City of Hialeah is a full-service municipality providing quality and affordable services to residents of all ages and abilities. Hialeah is a vibrant, family-oriented community with a strong small business sector, where many locally owned businesses compete alongside national retail and restaurant chains.