In many areas of the world, water is more valuable than many other commodities. While this is not true in the United States, using water management services to more effectively track and monitor the use of this utility in cities and areas all around the country is becoming more important.
For a water utility, using a service to install meters, manage readings and then also bill and collect from clients offers a wealth of benefits. Too often water utilities try to provide the whole service from water supply to billing and collection only to discover this is not the streamlined process imagined.
Water Meter Installation
One of the first benefits of water management services is the installation process. A top company will provide the technicians necessary to quickly and effectively install and test all meters.
This process ensures that the residents of a building or subdivision, or the clients leasing a building, have their meters installed on a schedule. This can be much more challenging for a water utility trying to do a full spectrum of services. Using your own employees and not third-party providers can limit the quality of service and customer support, which is always an important consideration.
Choice of Meter
Depending on the water management services used, there can be options to the meters used on the system. The goal is to use not just the right meter, but the system that allows you to choose the company to provide the reporting and the analysis you require.
There are many different smart meters in use today. Different meters offer different features and options, so it will be important to compare the differences and make the best choice for your property.
All smart meters are secure, do not transmit sensitive data, and are designed to have a very limited radio frequency. This is, in fact, less than a cell phone and only lasts a few seconds and is far less than may be experienced through the use of a microwave oven.
To put this in perspective, you would need to be exposed to continual transmission of a water meter for about 400 years to equate to the exposure of a 15-minute conversation on your cell phone. This is often an overlooked perspective, but once tenants see how they can manage their water use, the possible issues with the water meters are largely put to rest.