How New Mexico’s Largest Water Utility Is Enhancing Its Distribution System with Pressure Monitoring Tech

By Joseph Dryer

The dry desert heat of Albuquerque is relentless. However, the largest water utility in New Mexico provides relief with continuous water service. considering options beyond fixed communication networks.

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) proactively manages its water distribution system to avoid service interruptions with the help of smart digital solutions. “The goal is to install 20,000 to 25,000 endpoints each year so that our entire system will rely fully on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) within three to four years,” said Joel Berman, chief engineer at the water authority.