Newsletters
September 2010 Newsletter - (What is the cost of Non Revenue Water?) - "...When dealing with real losses, the direct cost of that water loss should be the base production cost - apparent losses should be based on the rental rate, not the retail water rate."
June 2010 Newsletter - (Meter Accuracy) - "...On average, residential consumption varies considerably from one utility to another in this country. In Texas alone, averages range from 4,500 gallons to 13,000 gallons."
March 2010 Newsletter - (District Measurements) - "...The technology is available to conduct DMA measurement in combination with leakage analysis, leak detection and infrastructure replacement. Whether it is done in-house or contracted out, significant results and cost benefits are achievable."
October 2009 Newsletter - (Low Use Accounts) - "...A solution to this problem is to eliminate the water allotment provided with the minimum bill charge. This may not be politically feasible, but all meters would now be revenue producers."
June 2009 Newsletter - (Single Meter or Sub Meter?) - "...One alternative to sub-metering is to change the rate structure to include a unit charge for each apartment unit. Individual meters are not installed by the Utility. The Utility still reaps the benefits of unit charges, but reduces operating costs by continuing to master meter apartment complexes."
March 2009 Newsletter - (Large Meter Selection) - "...Turbine meters are less expensive and require less maintenance than compount meters, but are less accurate at lower flow rates. Used in the proper application and properly sized, they will provide accurate service and an excellent useful life."
September 2008 Newsletter - (Water Production Meters) - "...Annual testing is a requirement on all production meters."
May 2008 Newsletter - (Water Meter Sizing Issues) - "...The accurate sizing and application of water meters has repeatedly proven to be effective in recovering revenue and improving the metered ratio and thereby reducing “Non Revenue Water"."
March 2008 Newsletter - (Small Meter Selection) - "...When considering meter life expectancy, the first and perhaps most important condition is water quality."