Thousands have lived without love, not one without water. - W.H. Auden
Meter accuracy and reliability have enabled water utilities to implement more effective water rate structures, thus increasing efficiency. - Peter Mayer
Modern, water-efficient fixtures have changed water usage patterns, reducing overall flows and the frequency and magnitude of peak flows. - Peter Mayer
Water, is taught by thirst... - Emily Dickinson
With grim optimism, every water professional I've met understands that tremendous water supply and management challenges await us. - Peter Mayer
Without regard to whether some place is wealthy or poor, everybody should have the chance at clean air and clean water. - Barack Obama
Over the past 25 years, per capita water use and total water withdrawals for public supply in the United States have declined. -Peter Mayer
A drop of water, if it could write out its own history, would explain the universe to us. -Lucy Larcom
Water is the lifeblood of our bodies, our economy, our nation and our well-being. -Stephen Johnson
Water is the driving force of all nature -Leonardo da Vinci
WaterDM is an engineering consulting firm focused on demand-side management of water resources.
Founded by urban water management expert Peter Mayer, P.E., WaterDM provides services across North America.
WaterDM Services
Utility consulting
Water use research and analysis
Integrated water resource planning
Water conservation planning and implementation
Analysis of rates and rate structures
Drought preparedness and response
Demand forecasting
Demand tracking
Expert testimony
Evaluation of changes in demand
Statistical analysis of water demand and modeling
Meter technology consulting
Meter and service line sizing
Water loss control
Water software development
Peter Mayer P.E.
Principal, WaterDM
Water is a limited resource unlike any other. Our ability to adapt water use over time is essential. WaterDM was founded to advance the concepts of demand management in the face of climate change.
Featured Projects
Colorado WaterWise Best Practices Guidebook
Peter Mayer lead a team that updated the Best Practices Guidebook for Municipal Water Conservation on behalf of Colorado WaterWise.
Flume uses real-time data monitoring to collect and understand how residential water is used. Flume provides crucial data to water providers, insurance providers, brands, state and regional planning agencies.
An engineering consulting firm focused on demand-side management of water resources.