Ultrasonic Flow Meter Reduces Water Company’s Drain [Case Study]

Ultrasonic Meters Installed

The Carmel Riviera Mutual Water Company believed it was losing big. Historical estimates indicated that more than 30% of this small, independent water company’s production was going down the drain through leaks, waste, evaporation and other types of loss. The company budgeted almost $60,000 per year in initiatives to reduce these leaks, including labor and materials for surveys and expensive repairs.

Wayne Daniel, head of operations at Carmel Riviera, decided it was time for better measurement and overall operational efficiency. When he contacted us, we recommended our affordable InnovaSonic® 205i, a digital ultrasonic flowmeter with clamp-on versatility that now helps the water company:

• Accurately measure water-loss percentage


• Improve production efficiency


• Improve water quality by reducing backflush


• More accurately bill users by identifying overusers.