Badger to deliver water meters and metering systems for American Water

US-based Badger Meter has secured a three-year contract from the nation’s publicly traded water and wastewater utility firm, American Water, to deliver water meters and metering reading solutions.

Badger Meter is a provider of flow measurement, control and communications solutions for water utilities, municipalities, and commercial and industrial customers across the world.

The deal will see Badger supply a complete portfolio of residential and commercial water meters, meter reading and analytics technologies.

The order also includes delivery of Badger’s new Beacon Advanced Metering Analytics (AMA) cloud-based managed system including the EyeOnWater consumer engagement application, ORION two-way meter reading solutions including cellular endpoints, E-Series Ultrasonic meters, as well as full line of high resolution encoders and Recordall disc meters.

The Beacon AMA offers a range of managed, traditional fixed network, mobile, and consumer engagement solutions to meet the meter reading and reporting needs.

The solution uses the company’s ORION family of endpoints to capture interval meter reading data through cellular, fixed network, or mobile communication technologies.

Badger Meter chairman, president and CEO Richard Meeusen said: “Our broad and deep product portfolio will enable American Water to select the meters and meter reading technology that meets their specific needs.

“From reliable, accurate meters to proven meter reading systems and powerful data analytics, we help water utilities to understand, monitor and manage their operations, improve customer service and conserve precious resources.”

Both the companies have not disclosed the terms of the agreement.

American Water supply chain vice-president Todd Smith said: “We selected Badger Meter to help us provide reliable and consistent service to our customers across our large and diverse set of regional operations.

“With regulated operations in 16 states, it was important for us to work with a company with a reputation for reliability and a broad mix of water metering solutions.

“Badger Meter will help us to continue to deliver safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and water services to customers across our footprint while providing exceptional customer service.”

Currently, American Water employs about 6,800 professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada.