AWWA RSP64402

This slide presentation outlines a study on automatic meter reading (AMR) alarms for reverse meter flow. The presentation begins with renewed concerns with backflow, current trends in meter reading techniques, backflow and leakage concerns, backflow risks from distribution system pressure fluctuations, and continues with communication through AMI advanced meter infrastructure, MLOG Acoustic Monitoring, the acoustic monitor to listen for leaks, AMR Fixed Network and MLOG, leak reduction and backflow reduction; backflow protection - the Neptune Encoder; testing of backflow monitoring pilot site, Connellsville, PA; AMR fixed network; backflow and surge; and, hydropneumatic tanks as a surge mitigation option.