Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is an integrated system that utilizes equipment and management systems for information and communications to collect the amount of water used by customers, averaging the data in real-time. AMI often uses radio-based technology to read water meters. This eliminates the use of manual meters. When discussing AMIs, there are four main … Continued
Water meters may be checked often, depending on the location and type of water meter. It is crucial that water meters are accessible at all times so that they can be quickly checked and assessed by staff. Obstructed meters mean a meter reader will have to come back to the property at a later time … Continued
AMR share nearly doubled since 2012, an 18.5% jump, driven primarily from water shortages and the need for preservation. Smart technology collection system meters help detect leaks, causing less water to be wasted. In addition, smart metering technology enables the detection of pipe faults and allows for efficient asset management. Economies are recovering from … Continued
Summerdale, AL, a town recently impacted by Hurricane Ida, is considering upgrading their collection system meters by using received funds from the American Rescue Act Plan, in which they received $399,000. Funds may only be allocated for certain items, with water being one of them. The town currently has 760 meters, with new residential … Continued
A significant amount of growth is expected to come to the smart water industry within the next five years. By 2026, experts and economists expect to see an overall growth rate of 7.7%, a record number. Due to expanding technology by stakeholders and recovering economies following the pandemic, significant investments play a prominent role in … Continued
Flowmeters calculate volume by measuring the rate at which fluid and gases move through them. Accurately measuring these volumes is critical in optimizing the use of energy to pump the water, ensuring that water conservation programs are properly managed, help determine where possible losses are occurring as well as ensuring revenue losses are minimized. Calibration … Continued
Electromagnetic flow meters (or mag meters) are volumetric flow meters that do not have moving parts that wear, ultimately reducing the need for maintenance and replacements. Accuracy on these flow meters on a wide flow range can be near an average of +/- 0.5% or better. They include an obstruction-free design, eliminating flow impediment, and … Continued
Monitoring water flow and water usage is essential for all buildings and facilities to track their consumption for conservation and budgeting purposes. Many places have local, state, and area restrictions and regulations about water consumption. Monitoring water flow with water meters can help verify the accuracy of consumption, identify leaks, conserve water, and help make … Continued
The Avanti Company includes many types of systems for recording and analyzing utility assets in the water and wastewater industries. Using collection system meters, water leak detection, wastewater line assessments, wastewater line inspections, and asset management is possible for collection system assessments. We offer products from Syrinix, Itron, and 64seconds, to name a few. With the … Continued
At USC University Park, new water submeters are being installed on several older buildings and cooling towers to detect leaks and promote sustainability, all with the hope that it will eliminate water waste at USC. These ultrasonic submeters will count every gallon, allowing those who oversee facilities to track data trends and detect potential leaks. … Continued
Itron recently announced that they had signed a contract with United Utilities to deploy their next-generation cloud-based meter management solution, Temetra. With their latest technology, utilities will be equipped to read 1.6 million meters with the goal in mind to elevate the way water is delivered and managed in the northwest region of England. … Continued
Flow meter measurement is of the utmost importance when determining accuracy. Typically, accuracy is measured as a percentage of full scale or percentage of reading/percentage of rate. Understanding how these two methods operate will allow you insight into how water meters operate and will enable you to determine their accuracy. The percentage of full-scale … Continued
