Hunter Water Expands Digital Metering Pilot with Itron
Event summary
- Hunter Water is expanding its collaboration with Itron to deploy 2,000 Itron Intelis wSource NB-IoT ultrasonic water meters as part of its Digital Metering Pilot Program.
- The pilot program aims to improve water network management, reduce non-revenue water, and empower customers with better water usage insights.
- Itron’s Temetra cloud-based meter data management solution will be used to manage data from both new digital meters and existing mechanical meters.
- Hunter Water has achieved a 33% reduction in water leaks over the past nine years through various water loss reduction programs.
The big picture
The expansion of Hunter Water’s digital metering program with Itron reflects a broader industry trend towards data-driven water management. As water resources become increasingly constrained, utilities are turning to advanced metering technologies to improve operational efficiency and reduce water loss. This collaboration positions Hunter Water to continue its progress in water conservation and reliable operations.
What we're watching
- Pilot Success
- Whether the pilot program will demonstrate sufficient improvements in leak detection and water loss reduction to justify broader deployment.
- Customer Engagement
- How effectively Hunter Water can use the data to engage customers and encourage water conservation.
- Scalability
- The pace at which Hunter Water can scale the digital metering technology across its entire network.
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