Real-time turnout monitoring and compliance visibility through automated meter readings.
The Challenge
Water districts often rely on a combination of manual meter readings and standalone telemetry systems to monitor turnout activity. Field crews collect readings manually through mobile applications or field logs, and
telemetry systems frequently operate independently from water order and operational management platforms.
This creates several operational challenges:
Limited real-time visibility into turnout activity
Delays in meter data availability
Difficulty identifying out-of-compliance water delivery
Inefficient field data collection processes
District operators needed a way to connect telemetry data directly to their operational platform.
The Solution
Avadine integrated Wildeye telemetry devices with the Latis water management platform using an API-based integration. Wildeye devices installed at turnouts collect flow data and transmit readings through cellular telemetry. These readings are automatically delivered to Latis at configurable intervals determined by the district. The integration also enables operators to request real-time meter readings directly from within Latis when immediate verification is required.
How It Works
Wildeye telemetry devices measure turnout flow.
Readings are transmitted through cellular telemetry.
Wildeye sends the data to Latis via API.
Latis automatically records meter readings.
Operators can request on-demand readings directly from the Latis interface.
Operational Visibility
By combining telemetry data with operational data stored in Latis, districts can now visualize turnout activity in real time. Turnouts can be color-coded based on operational state:
In Compliance - Flow detected with an active water order.
Out of Compliance - Flow detected with no water order.
Potential Delivery Issue - Water order exists but no flow detected.
This allows operators to quickly identify issues that previously required manual investigation.
The Result
The integration enables:
Automated meter readings
Reduced field data collection
Real-time turnout monitoring
Faster identification of operational issues
Improved water order compliance visibility
A Foundation for Future Automation
The Wildeye and Latis integration represents the first step toward more advanced operational capabilities, including:
Automated compliance alerts
Delivery verification
Real-time operational dashboards
Data-driven water management decisions
By connecting telemetry with operational systems, districts can move from data collection to operational intelligence.
Read how Arvin Edison Water Storage District in California implemented Wildeye and Latis below -
Arvin Edison Water Storage District Wildeye Case Study