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Butler Water Announces New Automated Water Meter Reading & Leak Detection System

 (Morgantown, KY) – Butler County Water System, Inc. will begin modernizing water meter reads in Butler County starting this month with an early 2019 completion date.

 Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and leak detection technology will enable Butler Water employees to read meters remotely, safely, and accurately via wireless signals. The new technology is safe and precise at capturing the same information collected from the manually read meters, yet faster and more efficiently.

 “Butler Water owns and maintains approximately 4,800 water meters. Each meter is an essential part of Butler Water’s distribution system, responsible for measuring each customer’s actual

water use for billing purposes,” explained John Dix, BCWS General Manager.  “We have been researching and planning behind the scenes for several years to launch an AMR and leak detection technology to improve service in both urban and rural areas of our system.”

 Advanced acoustical leak sensors will also be strategically placed to assist Butler Water in identifying leaks in main lines and services before they become potential major interruptions. The reduction in water loss will benefit both the customer and Butler Water. 

 BCWS Board President Weymouth Martin added, "AMR and leak detection technology will reduce water loss and costs by detecting continuous leaks in our water system. The new technology increases daily meter reading capacity with less vehicles driven, reducing pollution.  With so many benefits, we look forward to the completion of this project.”

  

  About Butler County Water System, Inc.

 Butler Water serves a diverse blend of residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial water users.  The system provides an average of 900,000 gallons of water each day through a network of over 519 miles of pipeline in a 440-square-mile area. Butler Water draws its supply from the Green River which is then treated at its 2 million gallon per day treatment plant in Morgantown.  Details about Butler Water can be found online at butlerwater.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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