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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

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

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

In an era where efficiency and sustainability are critical concerns, water utilities face increasing pressure to modernize their infrastructure while managing costs. Enter Metering as a Service (MaaS), an innovative solution offered by Sustainability Partners in collaboration with Kamstrup Water Metering. MaaS disrupts the traditionalRead 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

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