1. Making your Water System Smarter with Intelligent Infrastructure™
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Water Council Summit
Washington, DC
December 3, 2009
Presented By:
Ike Moss
Vice President, Municipal Sales

2. The Aclara Intelligent Infrastructure™
The Intelligent Infrastructure™ encompasses the design and implementation of smart strategies, technologies, and networks that allow utility operations and services to communicate effectively and efficiently while increasing control and automation.
Utility-wide data/communications networking
Advanced Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Meter data management systems
Consumer web portals
Home area networking (HAN) systems
Advanced leak detection systems
Remote connect/disconnect solutions

3. The Aclara Smart Communications Network
Utilizes existing infrastructure
Connects directly to and extends the utility enterprise LAN
Creates a secure, high-speed, private, wireless, TCP/IP network
Built on IEEE standards
Simplifies the utility communication strategy
Reduces utility overall communication O&M cost
AMI/HAN Backhaul
Workforce Management
Water Distribution
SCADA
Water towers
Regulators/Valves
Monitoring system (leak detection)
Video surveillance
Pump station/pressure station
Treatment plant
Water Distribution
Water tower
Regulators
Valves
Monitoring system (leak detection)
Pump station/pressure station
Treatment plant
SCADA
Workforce management
AMI Backhaul

4. Aclara STAR® AMI Network Two-Way Communication System
Transmits and receives data
Maximizes battery life (20 years; hourly read)
Launches a time-synchronized network
Works with all meter manufacturers
Delivers multiple meter readings from every meter, every day
Eliminates estimated bills
Allows for timely revenue protection, immediate theft and tamper detection
Enables immediate response to customer inquiries
Remote connect and disconnect capabilities
In-Home Displays

5. Aclara STAR® ZoneScan™ Leak Detection
Aclara STAR ZoneScan uses acoustic leak detection to:
Predict and locate leaks in the water system before and after the meter
Correct and repair system leaks before they reach catastrophic levels
Inform customers on water use and conservation methods
This leads to losses of roughly 1.2 million gallons of water per year.
That is 6500 gallons of water per day.
An international study found that it can take an average of 182 days to learn of a leak…find the leak…and then repair the leak.

6. Aclara STARWeb - Customer Web Presentment
Daily Usage Analysis
Promotions
Weather Data
Conservation Tips

7. Aclara STAR® Network Systems – Proven and Reliable
Over 100 cities and municipalities have chosen Aclara STAR Network systems for their AMI and communication solutions.
Build a secure, reliable communication network
Provide comprehensive customer service
Plan for expansion and growth
Save resources
Promote conservation through automation
How can we help you create your Intelligent Infrastructure™?
Questions?