AMI, AMR, and Metering Features

81. Water Reuse Within Reach: Guidance For Potential Practitioners 3/29/2017

    “Water Champion” Paula Kehoe looks to do for the nation what she did for San Francisco — to greatly expand water reuse opportunities and implementation. In this Q&A, she discusses her new role as chair of a national commission for onsite non-potable reuse, the San Francisco model, and the best practices and obstacles for sustainable water operations.

82. Smart Water Network Innovations: Getting Ahead Of The Curve 6/10/2020

    As upward pressure on public agency services costs — cities, water agencies, etc. — continues to increase, utilities must get smarter. Progressive leaders are looking for forward-thinking smart city/smart agency initiatives. These include scalable communications networks with open architecture that can grow with their communities.

83. Maximizing AMI Investments Through Broader IIoT Insight 7/3/2019

    Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) has received a lot of attention in recent years, typically regarding customer account billing. Other AMI uses within water distribution networks, however, can play equally important roles in reducing non-revenue water (NRW). Consider these contributions of networked flow meter use for automating better insights into water distribution efficiency.

84. Making Every Drop Count During Drought And Fire Season 6/17/2021

    In 2020, the world got a firsthand glimpse into how warmer, drier conditions are enabling harsher periods of drought--resulting in longer fire seasons and greater water scarcity. 

85. 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. 

86. Water Meter Data Management — To Sink Or SWIM (Part 1) 1/23/2018

    The role of a Meter Data Management System (MDMS) is not well defined within the water industry. Many products on the market claim to provide MDM functionality, but few people understand the value of what these systems offer. To understand how this confusion has come about and what can be done to address data management needs in the water industry, we need to first examine the evolution of the MDM within a System for Water Information Management (SWIM).

87. Advanced Metering Analytics And Hi-Res Ultrasonic Meters Create A Winning Combination 2/9/2015

    When Waterworks District 3 of Beauregard Parish, La., began to research new water meters to replace its aging system, it didn’t take long to decide that the BEACON SaaS managed solution was the right fit.

88. The Power Of Storytelling In Data: How LeakZon Transforms Water Network Management 7/9/2024

    While having access to vast amounts of data is beneficial, the challenge lies in interpreting this data to make informed decisions.

89. U.S. Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act: Prioritizing Capital Water Improvement Projects 8/25/2022

    According to the 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, only 21% of all U.S. utilities report being able to fully cover the cost of providing drinking water services.

90. Smart Meters With Integrated Valves Promote Long-Term Savings 12/17/2019

    Picture this common scenario for a water utility: A past due account triggers multiple notices to a home, but with no response from the customer, a crew is sent to shut off service. Throughout the process, the municipality racks up other labor costs, including personnel needed to create the work order and a return visit by a crew to restore service once the account is current.