Corsica Utility Deploys Itron’s Smart Meters to Cut Water Waste by 5 Million Cubic Meters Annually
Event summary
- OEHC to deploy 10,000 Itron Intelis® wSource ultrasonic water meters by 2030.
- Goal: Reduce water waste by 5 million cubic meters annually by 2035.
- Pilot program in 2023 validated the accuracy and reliability of Itron’s meters.
- Current mechanical meters only bill for ~50% of water used.
- OEHC manages 3,000 km of water pipelines, including 2,000 km for irrigation.
The big picture
Itron’s deal with OEHC underscores the growing demand for smart water solutions in climate-vulnerable regions. With agriculture consuming over half of Corsica’s water, accurate metering is critical for resource management. This deployment aligns with broader trends in utilities adopting IoT-enabled infrastructure to improve efficiency and sustainability.
What we're watching
- Deployment Pace
- Whether OEHC can maintain the schedule to replace 10,000 meters by 2030.
- Water Conservation Impact
- How effective the new meters will be in reducing water waste by 5 million cubic meters annually.
- Regional Expansion
- Whether Itron can replicate this success in other Mediterranean regions like Greece and Sardinia.
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