AMI, AMR, and Metering Features

1. Beat The Heat: How To Fight Fire Hydrant Abuse 7/15/2015

   To overheated summer residents, they are a free trip to the waterpark. To utilities, they seem more like a flood of money spilling down the street. Any way you look at it, an illegally opened fire hydrant is a lot of lost water.

2. The Reality Of Leaks: Cost-Effective Strategies For Real Water Loss Recovery 11/11/2020

   Reducing water loss starts with proper perspective. In distribution systems that do not yet have permanent infrastructure monitoring for active leaks, even the approach to evaluating such infrastructure requires a new perspective. Here is how different technical approaches can make a difference, regardless of the age of the system or the pipe materials it uses.

3. The AMI Water Meter That Modernized Madison County 11/9/2022

   Explore how Madison County, challenged by increased demand, a growing customer base, and a system that was administered by the city, decided it was time to transition to an AMI water meter solution. 

4. Reducing Water Loss With Continuous Monitoring Sensors 9/17/2024

   In this case study, discover how continuous monitoring provided holistic network visibility, enabling proactive maintenance and preventing potential water pressure issues.

5. Ultrasonic Metering For Small Water Meter Applications 9/19/2013

   For many years, ultrasonic metering has been utilized for large scale liquid and gas measurement. However, it is a relatively new technology for small meter applications — particularly those designed for potable water.

6. How Advanced Pressure Monitoring Bolsters Risk Mitigation And Asset Management 9/8/2020

   Properly executing pressure management can attack pipeline failures on two fronts: by avoiding high pressures that exacerbate the problem and by providing the operational awareness needed for managing the most vulnerable spots. The insight provided by newer solutions helps accomplish this by going beyond advanced metering infrastructure as part of the building blocks for a smart utility network.

7. Shedding Light On Buried Infrastructure Management 7/22/2020

   A longstanding U.S. EPA document on management challenges and strategies relating to the deterioration of buried drinking water infrastructure raises issues that are still very relevant today. Here are multiple thought-provoking perspectives on how to address those issues today, in order to protect both the investment in existing infrastructure and the health of the populations they serve.

8. World Water Day 2023: How The Water Industry Can “Accelerate Change” 3/13/2023

   Globally, we are on a tight schedule to get our planet moving in the right direction regarding the climate crisis. While the COP (Conference of the Parties) meetings are working to collaborate and design a plan to contain the threats at hand, we still lack major negotiating deadlines. With World Water Day 2023 coming up on March 22 with the theme of “Accelerating Change”, the day urges individuals to recognize how they consume and manage water in their lives and make necessary changes to help utilize it better.

9. Unseen Connections: How Non-Revenue-Water Is Linked To The Hidden Hazard Of Sinkholes 6/20/2024

   This article explores how NRW can contribute to the formation of sinkholes, and why addressing non-revenue water is vital for preventing these potentially dangerous occurrences.

10. Gwinnett County, GA, Improves Meter Program Through Science And Strategy 12/16/2020

    Gwinnett County is located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta. The County is investigating methods to improve its strategic program for water meters. These improvements include updated testing equipment, a wider selection of approved metering technologies, and increased employee training. The goal is to install the most appropriate meter for each specific use, and to enhance the county’s excellent customer service.