Master Meter Articles
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Water Jargon 101: A Guide To Sometimes Overused But Always Essential Terms, Acronyms & Other Basics Of The Modern Water Utility Industry
11/16/2021
Sensors everywhere - not just water - but streets - garbage - everywhere. And everything is getting smarter. With sensors comes measurement, data, and the ability to visualize, understand and manage more effectively. Whether you’re new to the water utility industry or you’re a seasoned veteran, you have to admit there’s a ton of jargon, buzzwords and acronyms to navigate. Like any field, water has its shorthand, and there’s a lot to absorb. Granted, much of it is actual terminology used by utilities and engineers, but some is commonly used marketing lingo. After all, the industry is saturated with emerging technologies.
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Now That We're Smart, Are We Any More Intelligent?
9/2/2021
Water utilities are struggling to secure funding for maintenance and repair. This is due in large part to the fact that their customer base has no sense of the true cost of water. The average person doesn't think about the incredible amount of time, resources, and people it takes to deliver clean drinking water and treat wastewater. Can technology help convey this value? We know technology can help us reach more people, and amplify our messages but can technology help customers recognize the value of water?
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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.
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Top 12 Communication Hacks
12/17/2020
As a meter technology company, we understand the importance of approaching challenges with smart solutions and proactive communication. Ultimately, our technology is all about helping customers and utilities to feel empowered, connected, and capable of taking on problems. Master Meter, Inc. created a list of the top 12 communication hacks found to be most successful in 2020. Implement these tactics and watch your utility connect with your customers and build trust with your community.
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CCR Do's And Don'ts
12/1/2020
If you’re a water utility, you know about the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). It is the key element of the Safe Drinking Water Act’s public right-to know provisions, and often a missed opportunity for utilities to engage with the consumer.
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Top 10 Field Hacks
11/30/2020
Our industry’s experienced veterans have decades of knowledge that isn’t learned in the classroom but in the field. Master Meter, Inc. interviewed members of field operation crews across several water utilities in Texas. They gave us these Top 10 Hacks from the Field you can share with your own staff. See which ones your crews have heard before.
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Allegro AMI And Harmony MDM Infographic
11/27/2020
MasterMeter is intent in providing new and innovative ways to manage the vast amount of data flooding into Smart Cities and Utilites. We're a high service solutions provider specializing in advanced metering, data delivery and Utility Intelligence Software and our portfolio of new and innovative technology continues to grow.
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Top 10 Customer Touchpoints
11/25/2020
Cities must gain the buy-in and support from the public and elected officials to secure necessary funding for smart water tech. Optimizing the initial costs of deploying smart water tech are going to vary, mainly depending on the size of the utility. Buy-in and support will only occur when utilities effectively make people understand, what’s in it for the customer. Water utilities need to communicate the value of AMI through the lens of what matters most to the end user—your customer, the consumer of your product, the ratepayer.