Magog waits to find out if it can ban Hydro's smart meters
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Time is quickly running out for Quebecers who want to opt out of Hydro's smart meter program at a reduced rate.
As of Tuesday, the installation price for a manual meter goes up from 15 to 85 dollars, along with a monthly charge of 5 dollars to read the meter.
The Town of Magog in the Townships meantime, is advising its residents to turn their back on the new technology.
Mayor Vicki May Hamm says the town is seeking legal advice to see if it can ban the devices on its territory.
"We're not convinced that there's not any health problems." says Hamm
Hydro says smart meters are perfectly safe and have already been installed in 2.5 million homes across the province.
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