Scope Over 6,000 locations serviced across residential and commercial properties. Challenges Addressed SCWD’s system used aging direct-read and AMR meters that couldn’t transmit data remotely. Instead of replacing them, SCWD needed a retrofit solution to integrate these legacy meters into a new AMI network—quickly, cost-effectively, and without disrupting service. Solutions Implemented Badger LTE cellular endpoints installed across over 6,000 locations, enabling real-time data transmission without the need for fixed infrastructure. Completed more than a month ahead of schedule, accelerating SCWD’s transition to full AMI operations. Impact Successful early completion, leading to additional contracts and projects with SCWD. Expanding Access to Smarter Water Systems Water utilities across the U.S. are navigating complex challenges—aging infrastructure, rising regulatory demands, and the growing call

Partnering to Build a Smart, Sustainable Water System in the Sonoran Desert  Setting the Stage: A Town Ready for Transformation Cave Creek, Arizona, is a town that embraces its desert identity. Known for its scenic beauty, independent culture, and unique environmental challenges, Cave Creek faces many of the same water issues confronting municipalities across the Southwest—shrinking water supplies, rising demand, and aging infrastructure. Town leaders understood that long-term water stewardship would require more than just patchwork fixes; it would require forward-thinking, data-driven infrastructure that could serve the community for decades to come.  Phoenix Water Solutions was brought in not simply to replace meters, but to partner with the town on a complete, strategic transformation of its metering system. One that

Scope Full metering infrastructure upgrade. Challenges Meters set in concrete required extensive demo and restoration. Solutions Metron cellular AMI system deployed—ideal for rural locations with no fixed network required. All concrete was removed and re-poured to maintain site aesthetics. Outcome Cost-effective modernization without additional network infrastructure. Project Overview The City of Globe, Arizona is a historic mining town nestled in the mountains of Gila Country. It has long managed infrastructure through traditional manual-read meters and legacy systems. As water conservation becomes increasingly urgent across Arizona, and utility budgets continue to face mounting pressure. The city recognized an opportunity: transform its water metering system into a smarter and more resilient infrastructure.  Rather than simply replacing meters, the Globe’s leadership envisioned a