Itron smart metering, leak detection and analytics to improve
management of water system
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI), a world-leading technology and services
company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, announced
today that the City of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Water & Sewer Department
(MWSD) has selected Itron's smart water solution to modernize its water
distribution system. 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, leak detection and
analytics.
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, 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, director
of Murfreesboro Water and Sewer Department. "The solution will enable
many benefits for MWSD and our customers, garnering a high return on
investment."
"Itron's smart water solution will give the City of Murfreesboro the
tools it needs to more efficiently operate its system. With detailed
data and analytics, the utility will have more visibility into its
system to reduce operating expenses, improve reliability and enhance
service," said Paula Billingham, vice president of sales, marketing and
delivery for Water North America at Itron. "We are pleased to partner
with our distributor United Systems and Software to deliver this
solution to MWSD. Together, we will help MWSD better manage its water
resources."
About Itron
Itron is a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to
the resourceful use of energy and water. We provide comprehensive
solutions that measure, manage and analyze energy and water. Our broad
product portfolio includes electricity, gas, water and thermal energy
measurement devices and control technology; communications systems;
software; as well as managed and consulting services. With thousands of
employees supporting nearly 8,000 customers in more than 100 countries,
Itron applies knowledge and technology to better manage energy and water
resources. Together, we can create a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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Itron, Inc.
Sharelynn Moore, 509-891-3524
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
Vice
President, Corporate Marketing and Public Affairs
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