Case Study: Alcester achieves automated meter reading and faster leak detection with Badger Meter cellular AMI

Alcester cuts meter reading from 4 days to under 1 hour with Badger Meter

The City of Alcester, a small rural community, faced challenges with its aging water meter infrastructure and the impending retirement of key staff, which amplified the need to move away from inefficient manual meter reading. To address this, Alcester partnered with vendor Badger Meter to implement a cellular AMI system utilizing ORION Cellular Endpoints, Recordall Disc Series Meters, and the BEACON analytics software dashboard.

The solution provided by Badger Meter automated the meter reading process, delivering reliable and accurate data. This resulted in a dramatic reduction in staff time spent on meter reading, from several days to less than an hour. The system enabled faster leak detection, identifying a significant leak within 24 hours of installation, and provided customers with tools like the EyeOnWater app for monitoring their own usage, ultimately supporting water conservation efforts.

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