Monett water-meter replacement project expected to continue through summer 2026

Monett water customers may see workers at homes and businesses as the city carries out a citywide water-meter replacement project expected to continue through the end of summer 2026.

The City of Monett contracted with Subterra Solutions to upgrade water meters throughout the city. In a customer notice dated May 8, 2026, the city said Subterra hoped to complete the replacements by the end of summer 2026.

What customers may see

The project affects water customers throughout Monett, meaning field work may occur at residential and commercial properties. Customers may encounter workers, receive requests for access to a meter or experience a temporary interruption of water service while work is performed.

The city’s notice provides customer-facing information about the project and the related field work. It does not provide a specific replacement date for every customer, so the approved information does not establish when a particular home or business will be visited.

For residents, landlords, businesses and property managers, the practical issue is access. A meter located on private property may require workers to reach the equipment, and a temporary service interruption may be needed during replacement. The packet does not state how long any interruption would last.

Timeline and remaining details

The city announced the contract and project information on May 8, 2026. The stated target was the end of summer 2026, but the notice described that timing as Subterra’s expectation rather than a confirmed completion date.

As of August 2026, the City of Monett’s official website continued to list the meter-upgrade notice among current municipal information. That listing confirms the notice remained part of the city’s project information, but the available sources do not confirm that every replacement had been completed.

The approved information does not state the total number of meters involved, the project cost or whether water rates or customer bills will change. It also does not document a citywide completion report or provide a customer-by-customer schedule.

For now, the next known project milestone is the city’s end-of-summer 2026 completion target. Customers should be prepared for property access requests and possible temporary service interruptions while Subterra Solutions works through the citywide replacement program.