Download - 2010 12-16 Digital Revolution in Water Utility Management, presented by Keith Frazier

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Paper‐based data is an industry norm

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How to get from here to there?

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How to get from here to there?


What about the device in the field?

• Device costs (initial and replacement)? • Support and IT department involvement? • Mobile or stationary device?• Ease of use?ase o use


Important data is everywhere


• 20 Water plants

• 10 Wastewater plants

• 36 Lift stations

• 67 Sample points (Chlorine Distribution Samples)

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• Over 150 square miles.

• 2 water and 3 wastewater treatment plants

• 57 lift stations

1 0 il f i d 1 0 il f ll i i• 170 miles of water main and 150 miles of collection pipes


"BirdNest made it easy for me graph the pump run hours versus kilowatt hours to demonstrate the need to purchase new pump. The data showed that over time the savings in electricity would easily cover the cost of the pump “of the pump.

Greg Tatara, Utilities Director, Genoa Township, MI


City of Pearland Texas

P l ti 87 000• Population 87,000

• 13 water and 5 wastewater treatment plants

• 90 lift stations• 90 lift stations

• Over 25,000 connections

• 3 supervisors 22 operators3 supervisors, 22 operators


The Pearland “New over Old”


What about the system in the office?

Get the data to those who need it and provide them with the tools that theyprovide them with the tools that they need to use it!


Benefits of a digital system

• Spot problems quickly

Improve accountability and reliability• Improve accountability and reliability

• Produce reports fast – save time


Keith Frazier713 868 2900713-868-2900

[email protected]

Digital data for the 21st century is available now!Digital data for the 21st century is available now!

Download - 2010 12-16 Digital Revolution in Water Utility Management, presented by Keith Frazier

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