Water asset types

Note: The asset types that are available to you depend on your access rights and on the asset products that your agency has purchased.
Asset type Special features
Backflow preventer Several fields indicate structural information about the backflow preventer, such as its size and pressure zone. Other fields indicate the main and service line that the preventer is associated with. Backflow preventers are attached to service lines and are used to prevent the accidental backflow of water run-off into buildings.
Hydrant Several fields indicate structural information about the hydrant, such as the size of its feeder and outlets. Other fields indicate the main, valve, and service line that it is associated with.
Main The Main ID and To fields indicate the assets at each end of the main, such as a node and a manhole. The # field indicates the main's line number if any other mains have the same beginning and ending assets. Use the Associated Assets grid to list the assets that are connected to the main, such as service lines or lift stations. Several fields indicate structural information about the main, such as its slope, design flow, and the elevation of its upstream and downstream ends. Water mains are pipes or conduits that receive water from multiple tributaries, such as service lines, and direct the water to a river, reservoir, or other body of water.
Meter The Position field shows the meter's position at the address. The position cannot exceed the maximum number of positions allowed for water meters at the address, and a position of 0 indicates that the meter is not in use. Several elements indicate structural information about the meter, such as its size, the type of pipe connected to it, and whether a bypass is installed on it. The Register field indicates a single register or a single dual register associated with the meter. If the meter uses two single registers, Infor Public Sector replaces the Register field with two fields: High Register for the register that measures high volumes of flow, and Low Register for the one that measures low volumes of flow. The Meter Component field indicates a component, such as a summator, associated with the meter. If the meter belongs to a billing route, you can click a Route ID link to view and edit the route. Use the Name Plate grid to record data from the meter's name plate, such as its model and manufacturer. Use the Performance Indicators grid to record a performance reading of the meter, such as a reading of its average flow rate. Other fields indicate the main and service line that the meter is connected to. Use the Reading grid in the InfoViewer to record a meter reading. If your agency uses register and component records to track subparts, the meter record identifies the main body of the meter, which uses cylinders, rotors, or gears to measure the flow of water. Water meter records can also be used to track entire meter structures, without separate records for the registers and components.
Meter component A meter component is any supplemental piece of equipment attached to a meter, such as an Encoder Receiver Transmitter (ERT) that reads the meter register and transmits the reading to a handheld device. The Position field shows the component's position at the address. The position cannot exceed the maximum number of positions allowed for water meter components at the address, and a position of 0 indicates that the component is not in use. The Master Component fields indicate the parent water asset that the meter is associated with, such as a summator that combines readings from several meters. Use the Name Plate grid to record data from the component's name plate, such as its model and manufacturer. Use the Performance Indicators grid to record a performance reading of the component, such as noting the degree of over-registering or under-registering revealed during a test of a summator. The Meters and Meter Components grids in the InfoViewer list any meters and other components associated with the current component.
Meter register A meter register is the part of the meter that records and shows the usage amount. The Position field shows the register's position at the address. The position cannot exceed the maximum number of positions allowed for water meter registers at the address, and a position of 0 indicates that the register is not in use. Use the Name Plate grid to record data from the register's name plate, such as its model and manufacturer. Use the Performance Indicators grid to record a performance reading for the register, such as noting the degree of over-registering or under-registering revealed during a test of the associated meter. The Meters and Meter Components grids in the InfoViewer list any meters and components associated with the current register.
Miscellaneous Use the Associated Assets grid to list the assets that are connected to the miscellaneous asset, such as the nearest hydrant or water node. Use the Name Plate grid to record data from the asset's name plate. Several fields indicate structural information about the miscellaneous asset. Other fields indicate the main and service line that the asset is associated with. A miscellaneous asset is an asset that does not fall under any of the existing water asset types, such as a chemical storage unit, internal combustion engine, or pressure gauge.
Node Several fields identify the specific node and indicate the main that it is connected to. A node is an attribute of a pipe, such as a joint or change in pipe diameter. It can be used to identify the endpoint of a main.
Pump The Position field shows the pump's position at the address. The position cannot exceed the maximum number of positions allowed for water pumps at the address, and a position of 0 indicates that the pump is not in use. Several fields indicate structural information about the pump, such as the size of its discharge opening, its flow rate, and its average revolutions per minute (RPM). Other elements indicate the main that the pump is associated with and the type of water source that it pumps, such as a water storage unit or well. Use the Name Plate grid to record data from the pump's name plate, such as its model, motor type, and voltage. Use the Performance Indicators grid to record a performance reading for the pump, such as a reading of its average RPM or flow rate. Use the Usage grid in the InfoViewer to record the pump's usage.
Pump station Use the Associated Assets grid to associate other assets with the station, such as the pumps connected to it and the water storage unit or well being pumped. Several fields indicate structural information about the station, such as its wet well volume and number of pumps. The Main fields indicate the main that the station is connected to. A pump station is a structure that uses multiple pumps to redirect water uphill to a main or a storage unit, such as a water tower. Use the Components tab to define components of the station that can be inspected separately.
Service line Use the Associated Assets grid to list the assets that are connected to the service line, such as a backflow preventer or valve. Several fields indicate structural information about the service line. Other fields indicate the main that the line is connected to and the specific address of its tap. A service line is a gravity-flow pipeline connecting a building's direct runoff collection system to a water main.
Storage unit Use the Associated Assets grid to associate other assets with the storage unit, such as a water pump that is attached to it or a building that uses its supply. Several fields indicate structural information about the unit, such as its dimensions, pressure zone, and water level.
Treatment plant Use the Associated Assets grid to associate other assets with the plant, such as a complex that the plant is a part of or a service line that is connected to it. Use the Components tab to define components of the plant that can be inspected separately.
Valve The Position field shows the valve's position at the address. The position cannot exceed the maximum number of positions allowed for water valves at the address, and a position of 0 indicates that the valve is not in use. Several fields indicate structural information about the valve, such as its pressure zone and size. Other fields indicate the main and service line that the valve is associated with. Use the Name Plate grid to list data from the valve's name plate, such as its model and manufacturer. Use the Performance Indicators grid to record a performance reading for the valve, such as a reading of its average flow rate. Use the Usage grid in the InfoViewer to record the valve's usage.
Well Use the Associated Assets grid to associate other assets with the well, such as the water pump that is attached to it or a building that uses its supply. Several fields indicate structural information about the well, such as its depth, and the performance of its pump. The Service Line field indicates the service line that the well is associated with.