Water SaveSource combines the highest-powered endpoints on the market, network collectors with the most flexible backhaul options, and a robust data collection engine that takes fixed network technology for water utilities beyond simple monthly consumption data. Water SaveSource can collect daily water meter readings or, through its powerful data logging functionality, can collect even more granular consumption data that can be used for resource management and conservation programs.
Field-proven remote and pit radio-based Water SaveSource Endpoints are the network foundation and are compatible with water meters from all leading manufacturers. The one-watt water endpoint is capable of two-way communications and transmits via the utility-dedicated 1.4 GHz radio signal to one or more Water SaveSource Collectors in the network. The high-powered output requires fewer collectors overall in the network, minimizing deployment costs compared to other fixed networks. The Endpoints also have a patented leak detection algorithm for monitoring leaks behind the meter.
Water SaveSource Endpoint Leak Sensor will soon be an addition to the solution, offering unsurpassed leak detection for the distribution system. Utilizing patented acoustic sensor technology and sophisticated sound analysis software, the Water SaveSource Leak Sensor is a permanent and maintenance-free leak detection solution that continuously monitors for system leaks. Water SaveSource Leak Sensor is the first acoustic sensor and meter module technology to be incorporated into a compact form factor.
Meter reads are transmitted to Water SaveSource Collectors according to programmed schedules and endpoints can transmit up to 12 reads per day without reducing their superior 20-year battery life. Collectors can be mounted on utility infrastructure, such as SCADA antennas and water towers, to maximize range. Communication between the collectors and the collection engine at the utility is two-way, and is supported by a wide-range of communications backhaul options.
Water SaveSource Network Administrator software manages the incoming flow of consumption, tamper and leak information, and distributes consumption data in standard MV-RS, XML and CSV file formats for use by billing systems, direct access customer care programs, and advanced analysis applications.
When you deploy Water SaveSource, you can:
Manage conservation programs by monitoring compliance and effectiveness
Affect consumer behavior by increasing their understanding of consumption
Curb water flow by enacting pricing programs based upon determined time periods
Limit exposure to high electricity rates by reducing water demand flow and associated pumping requirements during energy peak pricing periods
Reduce non-revenue water losses by proactively detecting system leaks
Cut water pumping and treatment costs by mitigating leaks in distribution lines
Proactively notify customers of in-home leaks to avert subsequent high bill issues and reduce loss
Enable real-time bill dispute resolution using historical data and on-request meter reads
Eliminate the cost of sending out field service workers to collect meter reads
Provide greater revenue assurance with accurate consumption reads and tamper alerts
Improve customer satisfaction by eliminating intrusive meter reading visits
Improve employee and customer safety
Improve the quality of billing data by eliminating manual data entry errors, performing off-cycle reads and eliminating estimated readings.
Identify revenue loss due to meter tamper
