Project Description
In August 2021, the City of Kaufman selected Performance Services to implement an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project to modernize the City’s aging water service infrastructure. The project replaced 2,874 mechanical meters with new smart water meters and replaced all meter boxes and lids. This 21st-Century technology improved operational efficiencies and allows residential customers to access their water usage data in near-real-time. The project, financed with an energy savings performance contract (ESPC), guarantees $163,461 in annual savings for the City throughout the 20-year contract period.
The project utilized Master Meter, a global water-meter manufacturer that features solid-state ultrasonic meter technology. The meters are connected to Master Meter’s Allegro AMI communication network. The network captures meter data, such as the gallons used per hour, reverse-flow indication, and other operating data not typically available from traditional mechanical meters and registers. City of Kaufman customers now have access to My Water Advisor, Master Meter’s customer portal. The portal, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, provides near-real-time visibility into water consumption.
Project Highlights
- Removal and replacement of 2,874 water meters with smart, ultrasonic water meters
- Installation of an AMA system for real-time monitoring of water usage
- Customer access to view water consumption data in real-time, via a secure online portal
