물분배 시스템을 현대화하기 위한 노력으로 머프리즈버러(Murfreesboro)의 상하수도부(Water & Sewer Department, MWSD)는 Itron사의 고급의 스마트워터솔루션(smart water solution)을 선택했다. Itron사는 에너지·물 자원을 이용에 전념하는 기업이다. 거의 10만 명의 고객에게 MWSD는 자동화 및 분석, 누수검출을 통해 보다 효과적이고 효율적으로 물사용을 점검할 방침이다.

Itron의 스마트워터솔루션은 계량기의 상세한 데이터를 활용해 △고객 서비스 향상 △수익 보호 △소비 예측 지원 △흐름의 분석 △특정 지역의 계량 등의 장점이 있다.

 In an effort to modernize its water distribution system, the Water & Sewer Department (MWSD) of Murfreesboro, Tenn., has selected an advanced smart water solution from Itron, a technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water.

Provider of water to nearly 100,000 customers, MWSD will use the solution to more effectively and efficiently manage the delivery and use of water through automation, analytics and leak detection.

Itron's smart water solution enables MWSD to take advantage of detailed meter data and analytics to support enhanced customer service, revenue protection, consumption forecasting, flow analysis, and district metering. Utility customers will have online access to their accounts and consumption information, helping them better understand their water usage to reduce the amount they use and save money before they get their bill.

With Itron's leak detection technology, MWSD will acoustically listen to its distribution system to pinpoint leaks, enabling MWSD to better monitor distribution lines for leaks and helping reduce non-revenue water, associated costs and potential service disruptions caused by major leak events.

"The city of Murfreesboro looks forward to benefiting from Itron's smart water solution, which will help us enhance customer service with early leak notification and make water management more efficient through remote, rather than manual, meter reading," said Darren Gore, MWSD director. "The solution will enable many benefits for MWSD and our customers, garnering a high return on investment."

[출처 = Water World / 2015년 8월 6일]