Toledo, Ohio’s Public Utilities department recently made the news after announcing its intentions to potentially switch over to automatic meters capable of collecting data on an hourly basis. Currently, the city is relying on increasingly antiquated methods to collect meter data, namely by using workers that must visit each house and read the outside meter. … Continued
The FC500 FlowConnect system is a battery operated wireless telemetry solution for flow and sensor data. The system can be used with mechanical or digital registers and can be mounted either remotely or on the meter. The system makes use of cellular or satellite radio communication and it also features standard or solar panel powered … Continued
Ensuring reliable flow data is being received is absolutely imperative, yet it continues to be a challenge when it comes to wastewater flow. With Hach Data Delivery Services (DDS), you can begin to implement a proven flow monitoring service that takes care of the legwork for you while ensuring accurate results. The equipment, support, and … Continued
Technicians and engineers have a multitude of responsibilities. One of the most important in getting the job done is knowing the meters being worked with allow for versatility, and that’s one of the areas where McCrometer’s Smart Output mag meters shine. These meters are so versatile, they are compatible with Itron as well as systems … Continued
All components involved in potable water systems must meet a rigid set of standards called the NSF/ANSI-61: Drinking Water System Components — Health Effects, which are mandated by federal and state agencies responsible for regulating drinking water. These potable water components include flow meters. McCrometer’s FPI Mag® meter is one of the components that has … Continued
Earlier this month, Cleaner Magazine published an article discussing “The Best Money-Makers of 2017” which takes a look at the best tools contractors have relied upon to help their companies maintain profitability. Cleaner is a professional community dedicated to all things that deal with pipe, from inspection and leak detection to cleaning, rehabilitation, and more. … Continued
Itron recently published a new case study involving the City of Murfreesboro Water & Sewer Department (MWSD) in Tennessee. The department was seeking a way to modernize its meter reading process to improve its water use and delivery. MWSD … Continued
A recent article published in the January 2018 issue of Municipal Sewer & Water Magazine discusses a problem the Uxbridge Department of Public Works Wastewater Division in Massachusetts was facing back in 2015. Serving a population of more than 10,000 people, the town has well over 35 miles of wastewater collection systems plus an accompanying … Continued
Columbia, South Carolina is well underway with its ambitious Clean Water 2020 initiative, which aims to tackle the city’s water quality and wastewater systems by improving the dated infrastructure and capacity issues. The project has been broken down into five phases to ensure Columbia achieves its goal of reducing the amount of sanity sewer overflows … Continued
The Water Specialties Propeller Meters are manufactured utilizing the highest quality materials and meticulous techniques to deliver the utmost accuracy. An example of these meters is the MLI1 Meter Head which delivers 150 psi pressure in a sealed meter mechanism. The meter features a magnetic drive indicator plus a totalizer to accommodate sizes as small … Continued
According to a post on Smart Cities Dive, over two and a half billion residents are expected to occupy urban cities by the time 2050 arrives. As these cities transition into “mega cities”, their resources will be put to the test, creating challenges that need to be addressed in order to create a consistently high … Continued
Subsea oil and gas production systems often find themselves tackling a dicey situation when they must measure flow at depths as much as 10,000 feet. These systems are incredibly varied and complex, and most of them require flow measurements at each stage of operation, particularly at well heads and where production lines merge or diverge. … Continued
