The town of La Plata, Md. will upgrade its water system with Mueller Systems’ advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) network and remote disconnect meters (RDM). Mueller Systems is a provider of water infrastructure products and services metering systems for water, electric and gas systems.
Mueller Systems will provide La Plata with the Mi.Net Mueller Infrastructure Network for Utilities—a two-way AMI network that will link all water meters located throughout the town’s service area. The Mi.Net System enables utilities to improve operational efficiencies and customer service by fully automating the meter reading-to-billing process and linking meters, distribution sites and control devices in a single data network.
La Plata will also replace approximately 50% of its water meters with the 420 RDM—Mueller Systems’ fully integrated remote disconnect meter. The 420 RDM enables utilities to remotely connect and disconnect water services through the Mi.Net System or from the safety of a vehicle to help improve employee safety and customer service, while increasing operational efficiency and cost savings.
“The Mi.Net System will help improve our water distribution network by increasing operational efficiency and reducing water loss while also providing our customers the ability to securely access real time, reliable, water consumption data through the internet,” said Bobby Stahl, director of operations, La Plata. “The 420 RDM will also expand our capabilities through the system by allowing us to reduce the time and labor costs associated with connecting service in the event of a customer move in or move out, which are common occurrences in parts of our service area considering La Plata’s close proximity to a large business district.”
Source: Mueller Systems
