AMR, AMI AND METERING RESOURCES

• Homing In On Leaks: Rethinking AMI's Role In Water Conservation

  New research indicates that the targeted deployment of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) in leak-prone households, leveraging near real-time water use monitoring, could maximize their value.

• 16 Years Of The Octave: A Legacy Of Leadership In Ultrasonic Water Measurement

  The Octave Ultrasonic Meter is celebrating 16 years of trusted service, and it’s more than a product milestone. It’s a recognition of the thousands of utilities that have embraced smart water management and chosen a path of long-term value.

• Newport News, VA Deploys 130,000 Mueller AMI Meters

  Eight years ago, Newport News started having discussions about moving away from reading their mechanical, manually read meters every other month to go to monthly billing. Knowing they did not have adequate staffing to handle that task, the department decided to outsource its meter reading responsibilities to a third party. 

• How To Set Realistic Targets To Reduce Non-Revenue Water

  Data-gathering is key to goal-setting, and is achievable in 5 steps.

• Hot Springs Combats Aging Infrastructure Challenges With Xylem Digital Solutions

  The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas knows the challenges of dealing with aging infrastructure well. The city’s 143-year-old system covers 923 miles of water mains in rocky terrain, making it difficult to detect leaks. That is why the utility’s water department decided to act. 

• Oregon City Finds Improved Customer Service With The Aclara RF Network

  Redmond’s water utility previously relied on contracted meter readers to manually report water meter data once a month. Using this outdated monthly system, the city was obtaining inconsistent information that did not allow the utility to effectively answer customer questions.

• Nutter Fort Embraces Smart Water Technology For A Sustainable Future

  Discover how Nutter Fort, WV, modernized its water infrastructure with smart metering technology, reducing water loss, cutting costs, and fostering sustainability in a close-knit community.

• How Water Utilities Can Transform Fragmented Data Into A Unified Asset For Operational Excellence

  Water utilities stand at the intersection of legacy infrastructure and digital innovation. As demand grows and environmental pressures mount, utilities face the challenge of transitioning from siloed, fragmented data systems to cohesive platforms that unlock the full potential of digital transformation.

• Demystifying Data as a Service (DaaS)

  Like other “as a service” offerings, the idea of data as a service (DaaS) is to take the burden of ownership off the customer. But for many water industry professionals, it can be confusing how that works and where the value lies. To get a better understanding, it helps to break down exactly what this service tends to entail and what problems it aims to solve.

• Modern Solutions For Aging Water Systems: AMI And Beyond

  Lessons from two communities on the benefits of advanced metering infrastructure.