1. The Challenge:
Cooper City faced challenges associated with aging water meter infrastructure, including limited data visibility, reduced accuracy, and inefficiencies in meter reading and reporting. Additionally, new regulatory requirements around lead and copper service line inventory created the need for accurate and comprehensive data collection.
The City needed a solution that would modernize its infrastructure while improving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
2. Project Drivers:
To address these challenges, Cooper City partnered with Envocore to implement a comprehensive metering upgrade and AMI deployment.
- Upgrade aging water meter infrastructure
- Improve meter accuracy and data visibility
- Reduce unaccounted-for water
- Transition to fixed-network AMI system
- Support Lead and Copper Service Line Inventory compliance
- Improve operational efficiency across the utility system
3. Envocore’s Solution:
Envocore delivered a full-service metering and infrastructure upgrade, including:
- Installation of Sensus water meters (5/8”–6”)
- Deployment of Sensus FlexNet Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
- Endpoint installation and integration at each service location
- Lead and copper service line inventory data collection
- Dedicated on-site construction management
Envocore’s field leadership team worked closely with City stakeholders to maintain production momentum, enforce quality standards, and resolve complex field conditions efficiently. This hands-on approach ensured the project remained on schedule while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
4. By the Numbers
- 8 months project duration
- 12,000 water meters installed
- 100% lead & copper inventory captured
5. Client Testimonial
“Their hands-on involvement and attention to detail helped ensure the project stayed on schedule while maintaining a high level of workmanship. Their ability to work collaboratively with the project team to resolve issues quickly and maintain forward momentum was critical to the overall success of the installation.”
The City of Cooper City, Florida partnered with Envocore to modernize its water metering infrastructure and improve system-wide visibility, accuracy, and compliance. As a growing community in Broward County, Cooper City prioritized long-term infrastructure planning and operational efficiency.