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Maximizing Utility Efficiency with Solid-State Meters

October 10, 2023

Mechanical meters have long been the standard for water utilities across the globe – until now. As digital solutions continue to redefine energy and resource management, it has become clear that digital water meters will play a critical role in addressing the ever-rising challenges driven by climate disruption.  

In Itron’s newest whitepaper, Learn How Utilities Are Reducing Leaks, Increasing Revenue and Improving Water Conservation, we outline a few of the key reasons water utilities should transition to digital – or solid-state – metering as they face challenges related to growing populations, water scarcity, aging infrastructure and more. Keep reading to get the highlights. 

  • Accuracy: Solid-state meters offer more precise measurement and can measure much lower flow rates than mechanical meters.  
  • Billing Efficiency: Accurate and timely data from solid-state meters results in streamlined billing processes as well as less errors and disputes. 
  • Longevity and Maintenance: These meters have less parts than mechanical meters, which means they are less prone to corrosion and damage. This allows them to retain their accuracy and precision throughout their lifetime. 
  • Durability: Solid-state meters are rigorously tested to endure a wide range of environmental conditions, and many manufacturers can offer specialized housing to protect sensitive equipment. 
  • Remote Reading: Smart meters are equipped with communication capabilities, such as radio frequency, cellular or internet connectivity, which eliminates the need for manual readings. 
  • Data Analytics: The data collected by smart meters can help water utilities optimize their distribution networks, plan infrastructure upgrades and implement demand-based pricing strategies. 
  • Environmental Benefits: Solid-state meters reduce water losses through leak detection and by enabling increased awareness and visibility into the distribution system. 
  • Flexible and Transitional: Smart meters give utilities the opportunity to gradually transition from manual meter reads to a more automated system.  

 

Itron is a global leader in helping water utilities better manage their distribution networks to make every drop of water count. Learn how solid-state metering can help your utility maximize efficiency and drive the energy transition forward by downloading Itron’s newest whitepaper: Learn How Utilities Are Reducing Leaks, Increasing Revenue and Improving Water Conservation.   

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