Lora-Based Smart Water Meter Solution

The Challenge

Water utilities in rapidly growing urban centers across Bangladesh and Tanzania faced mounting operational inefficiencies and financial constraints that threatened their sustainability. Manual meter reading processes required substantial human resources and were prone to errors, resulting in billing inaccuracies that led to customer disputes and revenue loss. Without granular visibility into consumption patterns, utilities struggled to detect leaks, identify unauthorized connections, or optimize their distribution networks. The high rates of non-revenue water—exceeding 30% in some areas—severely impacted financial performance and limited capacity for infrastructure investment.

The Solution

Our LoRa-based smart water metering system provides a comprehensive end-to-end solution that addresses these multifaceted challenges through innovative technology integration. The system combines durable smart meters featuring integrated LoRa communication modules with strategically positioned gateways throughout service areas. This network architecture enables real-time monitoring of water consumption without requiring expensive cellular connectivity for each meter. The solution incorporates sophisticated analytics capabilities that automatically detect unusual consumption patterns indicating potential leaks or unauthorized usage, thereby reducing non-revenue water losses.

Development & Implementation

• - Reduced non-revenue water by 27% through early leak detection
• - Achieved 62% reduction in meter reading costs through elimination of manual processes
• - Improved billing accuracy by 31% leading to higher collection rates
• - Enhanced ability to plan infrastructure investments based on usage patterns
• - Gained capability to activate/deactivate service remotely without field visits

The Results