AMR/AMI

Settled on the rolling prairies near the Big Sioux River in southeast South Dakota, Alcester is a rural community currently home to about 850 people. The city utility department staff is reflective of the community size and scope — with many employees serving multiple roles.Read More

For water utilities, wise investments hinge on understanding the full financial picture. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a strategic framework that goes beyond upfront costs, revealing the true value of water system investments over their lifetime, typically 20 years for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).Read More

The shift from mechanical to digital water meters marks more than a technological upgrade—it represents a transformation in how utilities manage assets, serve customers, and plan for the future. Traditional meters, with moving parts prone to wear, required routine maintenance and manual reading. While someRead More

Do more with more data in less time and with less hassle. The Neptune® MACH 10 water meter’s ultrasonic technology helps your utility maximize revenue and provides better operational insights to support your customer service team. The MACH 10 is also faster, safer, and easierRead More

Xylem’s Sensus metal iPERL®+ water meter combines cutting-edge performance with unmatched durability, making it the ultimate solution for utilities looking to transform water management in even the toughest environments. Its robust metal flow tubes are specifically engineered to withstand challenging conditions, from harsh environments toRead More

Why Total Cost of Ownership Matters For water utilities, smart investment decisions require a long-term perspective. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a framework that reveals the true value of investments beyond initial costs. When embarking on a significant investment, a TCO comparison provides aRead More

By André Noel As a long-time leader in asset management programs, particularly for small- to mid-sized utilities, we are often asked about common challenges facing small and mid-sized systems when it comes to upgrading metering infrastructure. What needs upgrading? Is it the meters themselves, orRead More

Issues can arise at any and all stages of implementing advanced metering — from project inception through post-installation. Many times, these projects are treated like a technology upgrade rather than a transformative, holistic program. In this eBook sponsored by UMS, we’ll walk through several issuesRead More

The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, recently upgraded its water metering infrastructure, resulting in a significant reduction in the amount of water lost during distribution. Hot Springs’ water system is 143 years old and its service area includes water mains located in rocky terrain, makingRead More

Itron, Inc. recently announced that Eastside Utility District (EUD) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is deploying Itron’s Smart Water Solutions to enhance operations and modernize its water network. The project, which is in the final phase of deployment, has allowed the utility to collect accurate meter reads, enhance revenue assurance and provideRead More