캘리포니아의 가뭄이 지속되는 가운데, 샌브루노(San Bruno)의 스마트 미터(smart meters)기술을 전문으로 하는 센서스(Sensus)사가 스마트 물 네트워크를 구현한다. 센서스는 소프트웨어 서비스 및 통신 시스템을 통해 누수를 찾기 위한 모니터링을 실시하고, 수자원을 절약하는 등 고객에게 더 나은 물환경을 제공할 방침이다.

일주일에 이틀간 관개를 제한하는 것 외에도 샌브루노는 iPERL 계량기, 소프트웨어 서비스, 소프트웨어 플랫폼을 분석한 로직 데이터 등 센서스의 FlexNet 통신 시스템을 이용해 물이 각각 떨어지는 시스템을 더 낫게 관리할 수 있다.

Amid ongoing drought in California, the city of San Bruno is implementing a smart water network from Sensus -- a clean technology company specializing in smart meters, software and services and communication systems -- for real-time system monitoring to find water leaks, better assist customers and conserve water resources.

In addition to limiting outdoor irrigation to two days a week, San Bruno can better manage and account for each drop of water in its system by using the Sensus FlexNet communication system, iPERL meters, Software as a Service (SaaS), and the Logic data analytics software platform.

“Our customers are monitoring their own water use during this severe drought. With this innovative technology, we can proactively alert them to costly leaks that may be occurring at their homes before that leak turns into an expensive water bill," said Jim Burch, deputy director of public works. "Sensus solutions help us to better serve our customers and, ultimately, conserve our precious water resources."

The Sensus FlexNet system is a long-range radio network that utilizes licensed spectrum to provide a scalable, upgradeable and reliable communications infrastructure that enables smart water networks and smart cities. The Sensus iPERL water meter captures the lowest flows and maintains measurement accuracy for their 20-year lifetime. SaaS saves money and IT resources.

"Regulating water use is just one step in the process of mitigating the current drought and creating a long term solution to the water scarcity issue in California," said Burch. "What will ultimately make the difference is technology."

[출처 = Water World / 2015년 8월 6일]