Badger Meter to Supply Aurora, Colorado with Advanced “Smart Water” Technologies
April 17 2019 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) today announced that it will
supply its next generation ORION® Cellular smart water
communication endpoints to Aurora Water in Colorado. The city’s aim
is to reduce water loss, promote conservation and improve water
delivery for the utility’s nearly 87,000 customers. The utility
will also take advantage of BEACON® Advanced Metering Analytics
(AMA), a software-as-a-service offering that collects and analyzes
data within the distribution network to improve operational
awareness. Aurora Water will utilize EyeOnWater® consumer
engagement tools with its utility customers, allowing them to view
their usage activity and to gain greater understanding and control
of the water they consume.
To upgrade and standardize its water metering infrastructure and
improve operational efficiency, Aurora Water will take advantage of
the extended longevity and support of infrastructure-free cellular
networks, which are driving cellular as the AMI system of choice
for water utilities. The ORION Cellular endpoints selected by the
city will utilize the newest LTE-M network which is fully
compatible with current LTE and 5G technology.
The smart water system will improve the city’s efficiency and
reduce water loss by providing access to high resolution
consumption data and insights that will enable utility personnel to
pinpoint and address problems quickly. Combined with our BEACON
analytics software, the city will be able to protect revenue,
prevent theft and improve leak detection by proactively identifying
leaks in the distribution system. The solution will also enhance
customer service by providing water consumers a better
understanding of their water consumption.
Installations are expected to begin in Aurora this summer, with
a four-year anticipated project timeline for full roll-out. Full
implementation of the EyeOnWater tool will occur midway through the
installation process.
“With the combination of our Recordall® meters, ORION Cellular
radios and BEACON AMA software, Aurora Water will be equipped to
obtain 15-minute interval data and alarm conditions four times per
day, providing them with the information they need to more
efficiently manage their water distribution system and better serve
their customers,” said Kimberly Stoll, Vice President - Sales &
Marketing at Badger Meter. “As one of the largest deployments of
our newest ORION LTE-M cellular solution, this partnership
demonstrates our commitment to innovation, conservation and
leveraging the power of infrastructure-free AMI for water
utilities.”
“Aurora Water was an early adopter of automated metering
systems,” stated Alicia DuPree, Senior Engineer for Aurora Water.
“We’re excited by the possibilities this next generation of
technology will provide to the utility and our customers.”
About Badger Meter
Badger Meter is an innovator in flow measurement, control and
communications solutions, serving water utilities, municipalities,
and commercial and industrial customers worldwide. The Company’s
products measure water, oil, chemicals, and other fluids, and are
known for accuracy, long-lasting durability and for providing
valuable and timely measurement data. For more information, visit
badgermeter.com.
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