AMI, AMR, and Metering Features

  1. Listening For — And Finding — The Leaks That Can't Be Seen 6/23/2021

    Decades ago, farmers and ranchers around San Marcos, Texas, formed a utility to get water to cattle. Today, Crystal Clear Special Utility District (CCSUD) serves not only rural operations but swaths of a growing metropolis stretching from San Antonio to Austin, providing water to nearly 6,000 connections.

  2. 4 Trends For Water Infrastructure Longevity And Conservation In 2016 10/22/2015

    Looking back on 2015, severe droughts, flat budgets, and insights on decreased reading system life have affected the way utility managers make decisions about water metering systems. As utilities plan for 2016, managers should consider four key water metering technology trends predicted to help utilities meet their water management initiatives in 2016 and beyond

  3. Are You Ready For 'Lead Free' 2014? 2/15/2013

    The clock is ticking, counting down to the new “lead free” mandate, effective Jan. 4, 2014, which will be considerably stricter than the current federal requirement. Under the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, signed Jan. 4, 2011, “lead free” will be redefined as “not more than a weighted average of 0.25% lead when used with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and fixtures.”

  4. Got Water? Regional Water Supply & The Economy 6/25/2021

    Got water? Sure, most of us in the United States do. But do we ever stop to smell the roses of odorless fresh potable water? Do we reflect on what reliable water means for the economic life of our community? Texas’s harsh deep freeze earlier this year reminded us Texans of our vulnerability, and after $200B in damages, it gave us a glimpse of how life looks without the core services that we take for granted daily.

  5. Aclara RF Network System Stands Up To Hurricane Sandy 9/22/2023

    When Hurricane Sandy struck in October of 2012, Aclara's RF network technology, which was installed across New York City's five boroughs, was under pressure to perform effectively. 

  6. Harnessing Digital Twin Technology's Benefits For New Water Plant Designs 9/2/2021

    While the ‘digital twin’ concept has been around for decades, most of the talk about it in water and wastewater treatment has focused on using it to monitor and manage active operations. Here is an advance look at the value they offer.

  7. Asset Management Through Leak Prediction: Analysis On The Impact Of Temperature Fluctuations 12/2/2020

    About 2.2 billion people worldwide do not have access to safely managed drinking water services. Climate change, pollution and population growth exacerbate this challenge, at a time when the coronavirus crisis has highlighted the pressing need to address supply issues.

  8. How To Predict Pipe Failures 11/23/2016

    An extensive research project has developed a new method for predicting pipeline failures, offering a potential savior to drinking water systems.

  9. AMI Solution Enhances Efficiency And Boosts Customer Engagement 7/2/2025

    Read this case study to discover how the City of Santa Barbara uses Hubbell’s comprehensive water utility solutions to enhance customer service.

  10. This Is The Water Meter Empowering Utilities To Build Resilient Water Networks 2/12/2026

    Advanced residential meters now deliver real-time insight and remote flow control, helping utilities respond faster to leaks, weather events, and operational challenges while strengthening long-term network resilience.