Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Water Meters
Accurate water metering technology with leak detection.
Learn More About AMI Water Meters
Our team consistently receives requests on how to make water meters more efficient and easier to collect data from. We regularly suggest using advance infrastructure (AMI) water meters. Read more to learn more about the meters and how Iconergy can include them in your next project.
AMI Water Meters
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water meters offer new technologies that provide more accurate metering and automated reading and can include leak detection technologies. AMI water meters allow for automated data collection which eliminates the need for manual meter reading practices. This results in better management, better customer service, and a better understanding of the load profile, peaks, and valleys with the meter’s ability to capture hourly data.
For clients that operate utility systems, AMI water meters have been shown to save water, gas and electricity, recover revenue, reduce theft and system losses as well as greatly reduce operation costs with leak detection, water meters, as well as the technological enablers that come with the systems as a priority for review during an energy audit process. As water becomes more in demand and costs increase, AMI water meters are a great strategy for how to meet future water needs of your community.
Approach for Implementing AMI
Iconergy’s team is experienced with utility metering system upgrades and the implementation of these systems to provide valuable efficiency improvements. Our testing process may utilize an on-site testing station, which is efficient and follows all AWWA guidelines. We will determine the potential value for a utility metering project for clients by utilizing historical use data, meter testing, and a statistical analysis of the accuracy of the meters.
The existing metering infrastructure will be evaluated for opportunities to elevate the current platform to higher levels of AMI operations to improve water meter reading system efficiency, leak detection, system information and billing accuracy. Iconergy will explore the various options that fit the needs of each unique client.
Our team will determine the potential unmetered revenue through testing and analysis. Once a project looks feasible, we proceed to the next steps of evaluating the opportunities for AMI to be completed, often as a part of an Energy Performance Contract, to determine and recommend the best course of action.
Benefits of AMI
Leak Detection and Potable Water Recovery
Estimates show that as much as 30% of water pumped through distribution systems is lost due to leaks or burst pipes. A significant portion of these losses can be recovered through the implementation of a robust leak detection system. The AMI system notifies your staff in the event a leak is detected and makes it easier to pinpoint the exact location of a leak once it has been reported.
Billing System Integration Design:
By working closely with water billing personnel, our team facilitates the development, implementation, and integration plan to assure seamless data transfer from the existing billing system, uploading new meters by routs or other segmentation as appropriate. We will provide commissioning services for the billing system as a part of each AMI system installation to ensure that each meter installed is correctly connected to the system and billing accurately.
Technology Recommendations
Iconergy is not biased toward any technology or brand. We are happy to implement the product that is most desired by our clients as they are the people who will be using it every ay. Appropriate metering, AMI, and customer portal technologies, software and integration plans will be developed with input from our clients. Data and budgetary costing on various options will be presented in the report for decisions and approvals before determining final selections.
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