The City of Jefferson is reviewing the benefits and costs of a potential universal water-metering program. Two options are being considered: Option 1 Treated Surface Water Only Benefits of Deferring/Downsizing Water and Sewer Projects, $28.1 million Costs of Metering, $9.3 million Option 2 Treated Surface Water Supplemented by 40 ML/day Groundwater Benefits of Deferring/Downsizing Water and Sewer Projects, $38.9 million Costs of Metering and Groundwater Development, $14.7 million Which option should the city implement, assuming that the city has enough money to fund either project?