Global Water President & CEO Trevor Hill to Speak at Smart Water Systems Forum in London, UK
PHOENIX, April 10, 2012 /CNW/ - GWR Global Water Resources Corp. (TSX: GWR) and Global Water Resources, Inc. ("Global Water") today announced that Global Water President and CEO Trevor Hill will be presenting at the Smart Water Systems forum in London, UK, at the Copthorne Tara Hotel on April 16-17, 2012. Along with industry and thought leaders from the sector, Mr. Hill will be speaking on "Bringing The Consumer Into The Smart Grid For Water - Strategies For Engaging The Consumer In Conservation".
"It is imperative that we recognize the smart grid for water is not just about meters and end-points," said Mr. Hill. "It's about engaging the consumer in managing their own consumption and providing them access to the tools necessary to modify their behavior in light of dwindling supplies. The timing of this event is fitting, considering the current and projected drought conditions in the United Kingdom today, and demonstrates the international applicability of systems like FATHOM™. This event continues Global Water FATHOM™'s leadership role in modernizing data systems, optimizing water use, and providing the data to customers."
More information on the Smart Water Systems forum can be found at http://www.smi-online.co.uk/events/overview.asp?is=17&ref=3698.
FATHOMTM is deployed as an integrated suite of utility-to-utility services including Automated Meter Infrastructure, Customer Information System and Asset Management solutions that have been proven to lower utility operating costs while improving service levels. The solution is hosted in a secure cloud computing environment, which makes implementation rapid and requires no additional IT personnel or infrastructure.
About GWR Global Water Resources Corp and Global Water
GWR Global Water Resources Corp owns an approximate 48.1% interest in Global Water. Global Water is a leading water resource management and technology company that owns and operates water, wastewater and recycled water utilities, and provides technology-enabled services through its unique platform, FATHOM™ Utility-to-Utility ("U2U™") Solutions. Initially developed by Global Water to support and optimize its own utilities, FATHOM™ is an integrated suite of advanced technologies proven to increase revenue, decrease costs and bring efficiencies to water utilities. FATHOM™ puts water management tools in customers' hands.
For further information:
Ross Marshall
Investor Relations
Tel: 416-815-0700 ext. 238
Email: [email protected]
www.gwresources.com www.gwfathom.com
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