Water Corporation's smart water meters are helping plumbers find leaks faster and giving customers greater control over their water bills. Here's a quick guide to this critical water-saving technology, including a link to where you can learn how to recognise and read different the different types.
What a smart water meter does
- Measures water flow at regular intervals and sends the data to Water Corporation
- Enables the customer to use an online account to see how much water goes through their meter
Why Water Corporation uses smart meters
- No need to visit a property to read the meter, something especially important in locations where access is difficult
- Help customers identify leaks much sooner and improve water efficiency, which matters for everybody
Why plumbers should know about smart water meters
- Many utilities are progressively moving to smart meter technology. Water Corporation first installed them 15 years ago and has plans to use them more widely
- Understanding how to read smart meters helps you diagnose leaks and confirm successful repairs
- Because water is a scarce resource, plumbers have an important role in helping customers know how to use less
- When you share your knowledge with customers, they will appreciate you helping them understand the benefits of smart meter technology
Advantages for customers
- Continuous monitoring of water consumption without waiting for the next bill
- Early identification of leaks helps avoid unexpectedly high bills and wasted water
- Visibility of water use trends helps identify ways to save water and reduce water bills
The two main types of smart water meters
- Integrated
- A single device containing everything required to automatically read and transmit water use data
- Digital screen with detailed real-time information such as litres per hour
- Various models installed
- Non-integrated
- A mechanical meter with an additional device (called a ‘cyble’) attached to the top
- Looks similar to a standard meter, but with an added remote access device that sends data to Water Corporation
How to recognise and read the different types
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