Automated Water Meter Monitoring & Reporting
Capture flow data from wells and present it in LiveMap, spreadsheet, or PDF formats. Reports can be customized from a library of templates, then generated and emailed automatically — so regulatory compliance happens in the background.
The Ranch Systems software reporting feature easily captures flow data from wells and displays it in the LiveMap, spreadsheet, or PDF formats. Reports can be customized from a library of available templates, generated and emailed automatically — fulfilling extraction and regulatory reporting requirements without manual effort.
Related project: Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency AMI →
Labor costs are rising and skilled workers are scarcer. Remotely turning pumps on and off — especially in the evening or on a Sunday — saves cost and adds convenience. Where it makes sense, Ranch Systems can determine whether a pump can be automated to run on schedule or on demand, reducing overall farming costs.
The cloud-based solution collects real-time data and makes it available through an online application on smartphone, tablet, or computer — letting water-market participants automate monitoring of field flow meters. A powerful alerting function notifies users of any critical condition via text, email, or phone, and can be configured for additional alerts as needed.
Most installed water meters do not output an accurate meter value, and those that do often produce only pulses — which create serious compliance problems. Replacing meters is a major expense. The Ranch Systems Optical Reader solves this by electronically reading the meter face of virtually any existing meter and making the value available online.
Compatible meters
The optical reader attaches to the meter face without replacing or modifying the meter — making it compatible with the vast majority of installed water meters in the field.
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Common Questions
No. Replacing meters is a major expense, so the Ranch Systems Optical Reader instead electronically reads the meter face of virtually any existing meter and makes the value available online — no swap required.
It can be — most installed water meters don't output an accurate meter value, and pulse-only output creates real compliance problems. The Optical Reader solves this by reading the meter face directly instead of relying on the pulse signal.
Reports are customized from a library of templates, then generated and emailed automatically in LiveMap, spreadsheet, or PDF format — extraction and regulatory reporting requirements are met without manual effort.
Yes. Remote pump control — running a pump on schedule or on demand, including evenings and weekends without a site visit — can be added where it makes sense, reducing overall labor costs.
Yes — the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency AMI project → is a working example of this reporting approach deployed across a water agency's meter network.
You'll be notified. A powerful alerting function notifies users of any critical condition via text, email, or phone, and can be configured for additional alerts as needed — checking the dashboard is optional, not required.