Case Study
Ranch Systems was selected by the FCGMA as the vendor to provide the equipment and cloud platform necessary for well owners to comply with the AMI ordinance — automating extraction reporting across the district.
An ordinance requiring all metered wells to have automated meter infrastructure (AMI) to record extraction totals was adopted by the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. Ranch Systems was selected as the vendor to provide the equipment and cloud platform necessary for well owners to comply. A rebate may be available for early applications — potentially covering the cost of the basic mandatory equipment and the first year of the Ranch Cloud Platform.
The package consists of: an RS130 telemetry unit, FL-MP20-RS232 optical reader, PS-250-6P pressure transducer, and the Ranch Cloud Platform and Access Portal for the first year of use.
This solution goes beyond simple water-usage tracking. Coupled with the optical reader, sensors determine pump efficiency — and when the platform detects an issue, an error alert is sent to a predefined list of users via email, text, or voice call.
Case Study
Ranch Systems and CLU were selected to present the FCGMA AMI and Watermarket Project Case Study at the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA). The presentation covers AMI history, the trial pilot, watermarket basics and trading, and the hardware and software behind the solution.
Presented by Ranch Systems & CLU at the ACWA Spring Conference
Rebate program
The FCGMA accepts applications for the AMI rebate. To encourage prompt installation of compliant AMI equipment, incentives are available for early applicants. The rebate covers the cost of the basic AMI package, installation, and the first year of Ranch Cloud Platform. Taxes and any additional sensors or functionality are not included.
For additional information on the rebate and incentive program, visit the FCGMA website or contact our sales team.