Title page for E-project-051006-170020

Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2006-05-10
Authors	David Daniel Marsh, CS Thomas Ryan, ME Daniel Wesolowski, MIS
URN	E-project-051006-170020
Division	Urban and Environmental Planning
Center	San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sponsor	Puerto Rican Aqueduct and Sewer Authority
Title	Water Meter Replacement Evaluation
Advisors	Garvin, Ann, CE Peet, R. Creighton, ID
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract The Puerto Rican Water and Sewer Authority (PRASA) is losing money because of failing water meters and under-billing. The goal of our project was to help PRASA by recommending an efficient replacement plan. To do this we performed a customer survey to determine their satisfaction with the authority. We also interviewed the directors of Customer Service to gain knowledge of the replacement effort and its problems. Replacement plans from around the world were compared to Puerto Rico's to determine where Puerto Rico ranks. Finally, we performed a cost benefit analysis on metering systems using new reading technology. We made recommendations on new meter technology, as well as ways to improve the efficiency of the meter replacement plan, enabling the replacement of 200,000 meters a year.
Files	WaterMeterEvaluation.pdf

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