Water Management Services

Providing large and small meter:

Testing

Installation

Repair

Training

Vault Installation

Back-Flow Testing

Test Units

Large meter testing is an on-site comparative test process that compares the subject meter's flow-usage against that of a calibrated test meter. The test results are tabulated and made into a three-page report with the written analyses supported by digital photographs and graphs showing flow and performance analysis.

All performance curves are compared to the manufacturer’s specifications. Nominal accuracy is within +/- 1.5% of the manufacturer’s requirements. If repairs are indicated, these can be accomplished while the team is on-site.

WMS also performs site surveys - non-invasive inspections of the meter-set site. This is done to determine the condition of the vault and all equipment concerned, such as valves, by-passes, test ports, and spools. Also assessed are meter application, meter type and manufacturer, vault dimensions, and lid type.

WMS’ professional consulting service provides the survey of the customer's entire meter infrastructure on a meter-by-meter basis. This determination is needed when the obvious repairs have been made and the client needs to receive maximum ROI on his investment dollars. These surveys are made without any invasive measurements being taken within the meter infrastructure. Follow-on comparative testing has proven that these surveys are accurate within 3 - 5%. Additionally, the projective revenue gain will be given for each and every meter within the infrastructures surveyed. Our experience has shown this to be an excellent tool for budgeting if used on a semi-annual basis. This is the most cost-effective tool available today.

Automatic Meter Reading & Meter Replacement Project Management
  • Evaluate your current system to make project replacement decisions
  • Initiate public relations programs to alert your customers of the changes that affect them
  • Properly schedule the planning process so that billing is not delayed
  • Manage all aspects of the installation project

System Evaluation & Performance Analysis

When utilities are faced with unaccounted water (UAW) in their infrastructures, finding the cause and extent is time consuming. WMS identifies the problems that affect revenue, service and efficiency.

  • Survey all meter installations while checking for improper installations, undetected product failure and meter misapplications
  • Conduct a system evaluation and performance analysis
  • Conduct accuracy tests on master meters and identify non-metered sites
  • Create a complete status report including revenue gain/loss for each meter
  • Prioritize the problem areas and develop a cost-effective strategy
Test and Repair
  • Identify the inefficiencies that lead to poor performance
  • Develop cost-effective solutions that result in improved water resource management

For more information contact:
Bill Hinton
Tel:  (401) 467-4448
Fax: (401) 785-4250
E-Mail: bhinton@thielsch.com

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