If you are still maintaining your records on file cards because you are worried about complicated computer programs, this software is for you. Simply fill in the blanks to transfer the data from your old records to the computer.

Software has a number of great advantages over filing cards. You can sort your data using numerous parameters. For instance, sort by street address, number of meters over a certain age, installation date, etc. You are also no longer limited by space for new data. Additionally, program offers a picture field for each entry. If you have a digital camera, you can take a picture of each location to help remember the installation, or you can draw a sketch with measurements or other notes.

Valve Management Software: Assigned valve number, street address, make, model, size, date of installation, location measurements, number of turns to operate, valve box or vault, provision for eventual GPS coordinates, maintenance information, dates of operation and inspection. Meter Management Software: Installation address, meter location information, make, serial number, size, type, manufacture date, installation date, reading when installed, test date and data. Hydrant Management Software: Assigned number, street address, make, model, size, date of installation, provision for GPS coordinates, location measurements, auxiliary valve, repair information, dates painted, flow rating classification, flushing dates.

Each program comes on a separate CD along with instructions to get you started. Buy all three together and save.

Hydrant Management Software: Assigned number, street address, make, model, size, date of installation, provision for GPS coordinates, location measurements, auxiliary valve, repair information, dates painted, flow rating classification, flushing dates.

Computer Requirements: Software runs on Windows® 2000 or later operating system. Minimum capacity: 800 MHz, 1-GB hard drive, and 256-MB memory.