Hidroconta instals 42,000 smart water meters in Galicia
Image: AquaOurense
Spanish meter manufacturer Hidroconta is installing more than 42,000 smart water meters in the province of Ourense in Galicia in northwestern Spain.
The project, supported through Spain‘s PERTE economic recovery and transformation programme, will see the smart water meters installed in a total of 81 localities in Ourense.
The rollout forms part of AquaOurense’s €13 million ($14.8 million) ‘OU-Inteligente’ programme to digitalise potable water management in the province. Its objective is to optimise water consumption, improve the efficiency of the water network and overall to promote more sustainable use of the resource.
Hidroconta is installing its Centaurus volumetric meters and Nautilus ultrasonic meters with its integrated Iris communication technology to aid leak detection – the two different types required to meet the specific requirements of the project.
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The Centaurus meters are designed for potable water measurement, providing precise readings and are integrated with NB-IoT technology for data transmission directly to the management system.
The Nautilus meters, generally more suitable for large water users and for example irrigation applications, incorporate ultrasonic technology for accurate measurement of water flow and velocity, along with sensors for pressure and temperature monitoring, with the Iris add-on IoT devices for automatic transmission of the consumption data.
The project is expected to deliver immediate benefits in terms of operational efficiency as well as to promote more responsible and sustainable water consumption in the towns of Ourense.
Specific benefits should include early leak detection with near real time monitoring, reduced operational costs due to the automated data collection, consumption transparency for consumers and water savings through more efficient water use.
Hidroconta in a statement says the project reflects its commitment to technological innovation and sustainability.
