PartnershipJun 15, 2026, 08:01 PM
Itron Partners with Watercare for 100,000 Smart Water Meter Upgrade
AI Summary
Itron, Inc. is collaborating with Watercare Services, New Zealand's largest water and wastewater utility, to modernize its water network. The partnership involves upgrading 100,000 existing mechanical meters with Itron Intelis wSource digital water meters, contributing to Watercare's broader goal of deploying nearly half a million smart meters across the Auckland region. This digital transformation is expected to enhance network visibility, improve leak detection, and increase billing accuracy, supporting more efficient and sustainable operations.
Key Highlights
- Itron partnered with Watercare Services to modernize New Zealand's water network.
- The project involves upgrading 100,000 mechanical meters with Itron Intelis wSource digital water meters.
- This deployment is part of Watercare's plan to connect nearly 500,000 smart meters in Auckland.
- Itron's Intelis wSource meters utilize an NB-IoT network for data transmission.
- The meters are built to operate for 15 years with minimal maintenance.
- The initiative aims to accelerate leak detection and improve billing accuracy.
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