Featured Articles
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New Infrastructure Law Provides Utilities Opportunity To Invest In Water Loss Prevention
4/11/2022
The passing of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act is a game-changer for the water industry, said Tim Door, vertical marketing manager, municipal water at McCrometer.
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The FPI Mag And ProComm GO: A Versatile New Opportunity For Water And Wastewater Applications
4/5/2022
The FPI Mag®, McCrometer’s versatile, one-of-a-kind electromagnetic (mag) flow meter has satisfied metering project goals in the water and wastewater industry for years. While it has undergone minor changes and improvements to the overall design, such as the addition of bi-directional flow reading, the biggest improvements to the FPI Mag’s capabilities come from the evolution of the electronics.
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3 Contributing Factors To McCrometer’s Low Lead Times
4/5/2022
The key to McCrometer’s low lead times is no “secret sauce.” It’s ultimately a combination of 3 factors that contribute to the delivery of necessary flow measurement devices – despite the current supply chain predicament.
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Drinking-Water And Wastewater Infrastructure Act Of 2021: The Breakdown For Metered Technology
9/10/2021
In May of 2021, the Senate passed the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWI Act). They have allocated $250 million of grant money, broken down into $50 million segments each year starting in 2022 and ending in 2026. Due to this bipartisan legislation, small public water systems should consider taking advantage of this unique funding opportunity. Keep reading to see if you may qualify.
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Taking An Affordable Approach To Smart Water And IoT Technology
8/16/2021
Here are several ways that even smaller utilities can implement affordable technologies to improve visibility into what’s happening in key areas of their systems.
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Finding A More Affordable Migration Path To Net Zero Leakage
8/16/2021
Whether decision-makers consider it ultimately attainable or not, there is something positive to be said about striving toward ‘net zero leakage’ in water distribution systems saddled with high non-revenue-water (NRW) losses. The key is taking affordable steps — like those described below — toward identifying and mitigating the most egregious water loss locations in a distribution system, based on readily accessible data.
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McCrometer’s Startup Service: An Overview
7/13/2021
Sometimes, a meter installation isn’t as straightforward as we’d like it to be. Many flow monitoring projects can start out simple and evolve to be very complex, especially when the meter is meant to solve a challenging measurement issue. To prevent potentially time-consuming and frustrating delays and issues, McCrometer offers a startup service. So, what does this service include, and should you book this service for your next meter project?
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Stay Grounded: Avoiding Mag Meter Mishaps
7/13/2021
Electromagnetic (mag) meters are a desirable metering choice for their incredible accuracy and low to no maintenance required over its lifespan. Operating with no moving parts, the appeal is high – however, the ability to troubleshoot in-field is challenging and time-consuming. Luckily, there’s a major contributing factor in installing an effective mag meter that can set you (and your operations) up for success: grounding.
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VM V-Cone: When Is A Differential Pressure Meter Best For Municipal Applications?
7/13/2021
Oftentimes in municipal flow applications utilities and districts opt for a propeller meter, an electromagnetic (mag) meter, or another type of “no moving parts” meter like an ultrasonic device. However, there are instances in which a differential pressure (DP) meter is a more attractive option, and specifically the VM V-Cone, McCrometer’s DP meter designed for a wide variety of municipal flow applications.
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Electromagnetic Flow Meters, Flow Straighteners, And Vanes: Compatible Or Not?
7/13/2021
Those familiar with propeller flow meters are usually familiar with their common counterparts, flow straighteners and vanes. Implemented to reduce swirl in shorter straight-run applications, straighteners are a complementary instrument for agriculture, irrigation, and municipal flow measurement applications.