The Sensus FlexNet Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, when integrated with Halogen Systems, Inc.’s advanced multi-parameter water quality sensors, significantly enhances water quality monitoring in distribution systems to better inform operators. These sensors, installed directly in distribution pipes via wet tapping, measure critical parameters such as chlorine, pH, conductivity, ORP, and temperature in real time, providing a comprehensive view of water quality changes due to water age. Unlike traditional single-parameter devices, Halogen’s sensors are battery-powered, require no reagents, and operate effectively in challenging conditions, including freezing temperatures and zero-flow scenarios, with minimal maintenance (every six months). By consolidating this high-resolution data with the Sensus AMI system, utilities gain centralized access to water quality and usage information, enabling operators to make informed decisions about system management. This real-time insight into distribution system dynamics helps utilities maintain EPA compliance and optimize water quality without relying solely on manual sampling or treatment plant data.