The new generation of Smart Water Meters is upon us

To measure and control your business water consumption in real time you will need to install a smart water meter.  Also known as Automatic Meter Reading,  these devices can bring numerous benefits to your business.  The only down side to current water smart meters is that they are not as precise as an electricity smart meter, but this is about to change.

Sentec, the specialist smart metering company based in Cambridge, UK and Takahata, the precision engineering and water meter manufacturing company in Japan, are pleased to announce that the branding of their new joint venture, Aquiba (pronounced ‘Akeeba’), has been completed.

The Aquiba meter uses Sentec’s Sterling smart meter technology, applying electromagnetic sensing to create a meter with no moving parts, hence no wear or jamming.  It provides unprecedented accuracy, even at low flow rates, enabling recording of all water usage and supports novel applications including precise leak detection. The smart technology features remote readout at frequent intervals, providing vital data to help utilities measure and manage their water networks efficiently.

Tom Fryers, Commercial Director at Sentec and leading the Aquiba team, comments,  “This is an excellent partnership of two companies providing complementary skills – our Sterling water metering technology has already been proven in the market place and working with Takahata gives us the opportunity to manufacture some unique Aquiba branded products. We plan to trial with utility companies in Australia to ensure we incorporate all the smart features they need. We aim to provide utilities with a platform to build the intelligent networks that will be required in the future.”

Mr Yamamoto, CEO of Takahata Group says, “We are delighted with the progress our partnership with Sentec is making. This smart water meter and the future upgrades the technology allows opens up new, exciting markets. Aquiba smart water meters will be a valuable resource, especially in countries predicting water scarcity, where managing supplies is vital.”

Benefits of Smart Water Meters

• Return on Investment typically less than 12 months
• Billing on actual meter readings – reducing water charges
• Rapid rectification of water leaks
• Successful Monitoring and Targeting Programme reduces water consumption
• Measure site against site
• Control cost and manage future budgets

Detailed analysis of water usage can be broken down by building, department, tenant, equipment or shift.  Automatic Meter Reading determines usage over time, identifies peaks, compares sites and correlates use with the offending equipment or personnel.  It provides leak monitoring and helps leak detection and prevention.

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