The Advantages of Automated Meter Reading
If you run or own an apartment, condominium complex, or several homes, you may have been considering various types of meter reading services as a means of reducing potential errors. One of them may be automated meter reading (AMR) services. While those who own more than one unit may consider it beneficial, individual homeowners will also realize the advantages of utilizing such a system.
AMR 101
AMR is a system offered by ABT Water Management which allows the service provider to read the meter remotely. The system employs the latest technology to ascertain exactly the amount of usage of water by the meter without sending out a meter reader to record the figures. By using a remote automated service, the initial intent was to reduce the potential errors attributed to meter readers. However, the system does provide its clients with additional advantages.
The Advantages of AMR
Companies and private parties or individuals may decide to opt for an automated meter reading service for any of several reasons. As noted above, it does protect against a certain amount of human error. Yet, those who utilize the system also discover that AMR:
- Gives near real-time reading that are accurate and NOT estimated.
- Perfects the billing process.
- Accurately and clearly tracks the water usage of all clients.
- Provides increased flexibility in billing and scheduling cycles.
- Offers both clients and providers with options to a single solution including specifically customized packages.
- Can provide water and energy users with information on how, when and in what amounts they use the resources. This gives them information on their water usage that they can employ to curb or control their water usage. This will be an active means through which they can then actually affect their future bills.
- Decreases the instances of any unknown personnel trespassing on their property.
- Identifies to the suppliers and the owners of potential resource theft while reducing the instances of tampering with the meters.
- Effectively lowers meter reading costs to the company by decreasing those expenses associated with meter readers including transportation.
- Is environmentally sensitive as it reduces water consumption and prevents the abuse of water usage.
Overall, our clients have preferred this system for its ability to keep the water rates as low as possible.
Automated Meter Reading Systems: Efficient and Cost-Effective
If you want to ensure an accurate and cost-effective water delivery system, you need to look at the various options currently available. At ABT Water Management, we can provide you with one of the most popular solutions such as an automated meter reading system.