Mt. Zion selects AMI network from Mueller Systems
The Village of Mt. Zion, Ill., selected Mueller Systems to provide an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) network to help the city to improve customer service and reduce water system operational costs. The company will provide the Mi.Net Mueller Infrastructure Network for Utilities, an advanced two-way network. The system fully automates the meter-reading-to-billing process and links meters, distribution sites and control devices in a single data network. The system will link more than 2,100 commercial and residential meters, enabling staff to monitor consumption remotely in real time.
Echologics and United Water sign agreement
Echologics, a provider of acoustic-based technologies for water loss management, leak detection and pipe condition assessment, signed a three-year master services agreement with United Water. The agreement enables any operating division of United Water to readily use Echologics leak detection and condition assessment services.
The agreement is the result of a successful transmission main leak detection pilot project in fall 2010 that included testing of five miles of water mains, including large-diameter reinforced concrete pipe, pre-stressed cylinder concrete, and cast-iron pipe for United Water New Jersey (UWNJ).
OCWD to expand Groundwater Replenishment System
The Orange County (Calif.) Water District awarded a contract to construct a 30 mgd initial expansion of its Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) to McCarthy Building Companies. The overall project cost is $142.7 million. The project will create an additional 31,000 acre-feet per year of new water supplies to serve north and central Orange County, bringing the total production of the GWRS to 103,000 AFY, enough water for 850,000 people. Construction is to be completed in September 2014.
