Community News
Advanced Metering Infrastructure System
by: Fountain Valley PIO
Published: March 16, 2026
FOUNTAIN VALLEY...Did you know? In September 2014, the City of Fountain Valley Water Department transitioned from a manual water meter reading system to an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System. The City of Fountain Valley upgraded the city's water metering system to continually improve our water system. The AMI provides automatic meter reading capabilities and more accurate water consumption information, which continues to assist the City and customers in managing water use efficiency.
An Advanced Metering Infrastructure System consists of safe, small, low-power radio transmitters connected to the individual water meters that send readings to a network of receivers throughout the system. These AMI receivers eliminate the need for water meter readers to regularly visit your property to collect water usage readings. The AMI system allows the City to remotely monitor meters daily, which has improved efficiency and accuracy and is a cost-effective alternative to the manual meter reading.
The AMI system reduces operating costs for meter readings and billings and improves customer service. One benefit of the AMI system includes eliminating the need for multiple City employees to visit your property to obtain manual reads, which were collected every sixty (60) days prior to the AMI system implementation. The AMI system implementation allows the City to remotely monitor meters daily, which provides highly accurate data collection and decreases the possibility of incorrect meter readings. Another benefit of the AMI system is that it allows City staff to provide customers with timely information on water usage and costs. In addition, since AMI readings are collected multiple times per day, water leaks can be identified in a timely manner, helping to reduce wasted water and to prevent water bill increases. Customers also have access to an online Water Customer Portal so they can monitor and manage their water usage.
For more information about Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Systems, please call Public Works at (714) 593-4433.