6 Valve Considerations For District Metered Areas

By Brad Clarke, Singer Valve

For basic pressure management or more advanced modulating pressure management, water suppliers create a network of District Metered Areas (DMA’s) or smaller, more manageable pressure zones.  The DMA or pressure zone gives the ability to measure flow and control pressure, when a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) or Automatic Control Valve ACV is installed at the takeoff of the DMA from the Main Distribution line.  Here are the top 6 considerations in choosing the correct valves for your DMA.