HomeMy Public PortalAbout032_REVISED AMR REPORT ver2 Water/Sewer Quarterly Report Jan, Mar, Feb.
4/25/2011
THIS IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE AMR-AUTOMATIC METER READING SYSTEM AND HOW IT EFFECTS THE RESIDENTS , BUSINESSES AND THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND.
Information relayed daily through the Firefly Radio and Mosaic Utility program via Datamatic.
Our current read accuracy is at an all-time high showing 99.6% of reads recorded. With 3206 of 3220 meters reporting, the physical reads may be accomplished within hours, thus allowing
a Great number of Manpower Hours for existing issues at hand such as Maintenance and Emergencies.
The Greatest aspect of the AMR SYSTEM is its ability for Leak Detection. The Firefly monitors meter activity every hour. The radio transmits data for itself, and its neighbor, every
20 minutes. Leaks alarms are sent when the Firefly detects continuous consumption of more than one gallon for 24 consecutive hours.
At least weekly and daily when possible these leaks are investigated through a Mosaic 45 day report. Upon reviewing certain patterns such as a small increase in usage daily i.e. a
pin hole leak increasing with pressure. A constant leak i.e. a spigot left on, a soaker hose running or a toilet running at least once an hour for a 24 hour period. Or a Huge Increase
in water usage. Which calls for an Immediate response. Currently there are 50 reported leaks from the network, and the number of leaks hovers around 1% - 3% of the total.
We Trouble shoot these accounts on the premises and follow through with Phone contact, Door Tags or cutting the water supply until Owner contact can be established.
IN ALL THE AMR SYSTEM HAS ACCOUNTED FOR THE PREVENTION OF POTENTIALLY DISASTEROUS SITUATIONS AND HAS SAVED PRECIOUS WATER AND DOLLARS FOR THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSE’S OF TYBEE ISLAND.
AND ESPECIALLY FOR THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND ITSELF.
FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE CONCERNING THE AMR SYSTEM.
THANK YOU,
RICKY GOODMAN
AMR FOREMAN
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND WATER & SEWER DEPT.
rgoodman@cityoftybee.org
912-441-9270