Aug 21, 2015

The Importance Of Water Utility Billing Software

By Nancy Gardner


This is a technology which provides comprehensive solution for collection, transmitting and processing needs. The idea is being utilized by many companies irrespective of their sizes, some towns are also using the same. The idea relies on cloud computing technology and it is being utilized by companies, towns and cities in Canada and united state. Many companies have opted to use water utility billing software for it efficiency and customer satisfaction.

These idea have the capacity to integrate meter reading devices with existing mobile readers application, the developers of such technology should ensure that the system has necessary equipments for water billing. Meter integration involves importing data from meter reading gadgets to central computers with just few seconds.

After that, a programmer comes up with a system design which is an over view picture of the program, this is how the program will look like and how data will be flowing from the meters on the ground to central computers in the main office or substation.

Then identify organization problem, that is why such organization is in need of this software. The third stage is program design which includes graphical representation of the idea or program showing how it will work.

After implementation process the management of the company should constantly maintain this software developed through constant updating the program with the current features. This program can be used for sewer billing of any kind that is for flat rate or rates plus other charges.

The second stage basically involves carrying out analysis on the program, where the system analyst analyses this system thoroughly and gives a report to the management. Third step is designing the system which involves pictorial representation of this software. This graphical representation is necessary as it aids it training the users.

Technology of this nature should allow for meter changes. The machinery is supposed to be designed in such a way that it will not lose any data in case of a meter change. It should merge the old meter readings with the new meter reading to form one water bill. The machinery built is capable of exporting data easily. Flexible means of exporting meter data, customers, bills payments and other system information.

The program makes billing so easy and enjoyable as uploading files, clicking several buttons and printing of bills do not use devices for meter reading. This billing software assists so much in terms of water conservation. It reduces water wastage and monitors the consumption patterns of different users. The information collected from these programs is on second to second basis so the user gets up to date information about their water bill.

The other important function that comes with water billing software is that it facilitates client account management. This is by allowing reprinting and resending of client bills by just pressing a button. Clients can access their late fees and penalties are calculated automatically. The suppliers can check full customer history and get to know the consumption patterns of a client and also predict their payment patterns.




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