HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRESENTATION - 25HAutomated Meter Infrastructure Implementation PlanCITY COUNCIL MEETINGNOVEMBER 17, 2020CITY OF SANTA ANA, PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SANTA ANA, CA 92702
Automated Meter Infrastructure◦AMIisasystemofwatermetersthatcommunicate over a radio frequency networkwith software applications that remotely collectswater consumption, detects water leaks, andsends alerts and event notifications.2CITY OF SANTA ANA, PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SANTA ANA, CA 92702◦This effort is led by thePublic Works Agency incooperation with theInformation Technology andFinance and ManagementServices Agencies.
Benefits◦Minimizes the need for City staff “roll trucks” to read meters or perform manual shutoffs and turn‐ons, saving time and labor costs.◦Saves water and promotes water conservation with early leak detection and notification.◦Offers self‐service and more engagement via web or smartphone based portals.◦Promotes online bill payments.◦Provides hourly data of water usage intervals.◦Sends water users notifications.3CITY OF SANTA ANA, PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SANTA ANA, CA 92702
AMI Deployment TimelineAlpha Phase•Initial 6 months•Radio Network setup•Software installation and integration•Deploy 100 meters to confirm network accuracy Beta Phase•Next 6 months•Deploy 1,000 meters•Complete acceptance testingFull Deployment•30 months•Large‐scale meter replacements across the customer base•Approximately 1,450 meters a month4CITY OF SANTA ANA, PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SANTA ANA, CA 92702
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