AMR/AMI

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

Are you ready to move from Now to Next in your utility operations? Selecting the right Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency, customer service, and strategic growth. Why Choose the Sensus FlexNet Communication Network? 1. Longevity and Return on InvestmentRead More

By Igor P­­oliscuk Is the end near for mechanical water meters? With ultrasonic technology storming the market, the answer seems clear to us. These advanced water meters promise not only accuracy and reliability but also significant savings in both time and money, starting from installationRead More

Water utilities previously believed they had only two options for setting up advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) networks: costly radio frequency (RF) networks or a cellular network. While cellular offers a lower entry cost, the cost per endpoint and instrument connection can add up quickly. ThisRead More

The Value of Pressure Monitoring Distribution water pressure is a critical parameter for drinking water utilities to monitor. Understanding water pressure goes beyond leak detection and is important for many reasons: The Cordonel® Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Meter Thankfully, innovative technologies are helping utilities extendRead More

Water and sewage problems are universal and often overlooked. However, factors like drought, limited resources, water pollution, and outdated infrastructure are now impacting people worldwide. As conservation efforts and infrastructure updates become more crucial, utilities are increasingly embracing innovative solutions. Digital water emerges as aRead More

Building on its successful implementation of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) in the water department, Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) is continuing with deployment of AMI for its power department. TPU deployed AMI technology from Xylem including Sensus Stratus IQ™ residential electric meters and the FlexNet® communication network, to improve operational efficiency and customer service,Read More

By Rossie Manning Newport News Waterworks (“Newport News”) is a regional water provider on the lower Virginia Peninsula, owned and operated by the City of Newport News, that serves more than 410,000 people in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, York County and part of James CityRead More