Enhance operational efficiency and stop manual meter reading with AMR sensors
Ferguson Waterworks supports municipalities, contractors, and utility authorities with Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technology. AMR sensors attach to existing meters, collecting water use data and transmitting it electronically. As a result, this smart meter technology helps reduce labor costs meanwhile increasing billing accuracy.
From project assessment and utility infrastructure products to smart meter integration support, our local Ferguson Waterworks experts are ready to assist with municipal or private utility projects. In fact, our project management team helps customers nationwide seamlessly upgrade their meter systems in order to reduce consumer disturbance and boost total cost savings.
Contact us to see how we can help you find the right AMR solution for your utility organization.
How does automated meter reading work?
When utilities upgrade to an AMR system, sensors are often added to the existing analog meters. These sensors automatically collect water use data. For example, consumption, diagnostic, and status data. Then the sensors transmit the data electronically, often through drive-by technology, to a central database for billing and analysis. Not only does this increase operational efficiency, but it also reduces the chance of data entry errors. Ferguson Waterworks supports AMR integration and supply, along with AMI solutions, GIS mapping, wastewater monitoring, and other Intelligent Utility Solutions. Contact your local expert to reduce nonrevenue water or listen to the Flow of Innovation podcast to learn more about The Real Cost of Water Loss: Tackling Non-Revenue Water.
What benefits do AMR solutions offer?
From techs in the field to billing associates and even end-use customers, automated meter reading technology benefits most involved in potable water distribution. A few ways upgrading to an AMR system optimizes your utility include:
- Billing information is read digitally, not manually, which reduces estimated readings and re-billing costs.
- It enhances employee and customer safety by reducing personnel on the road and providing safer reading methods.
- Furthermore, it increases cash flow by converting quarterly or semi-monthly accounts to monthly billing.
- AMR is shown to reduce customer complaint calls and increase customer satisfaction.
- Lastly, it promotes energy conservation and customer savings with time-of-use consumption.
How do you evaluate the financial impact of upgrading analog utility meters?
Ferguson Waterworks developed a Financial Benefits Analysis model to portray estimated cost savings and revenue gains available to municipalities that utilize new or upgraded water meter systems. With this tool, customers can view the economic impact of delayed or staggered implementation while evaluating financing options, total debt capacity, and related cash flows for specific projects.
To learn more about financing options or for a free, no-obligation Financial Benefits Analysis, send us a message.
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