Itron unveils new solution to improve water management

Itron has unveiled its new smart solution to improve water management for residential customers.

The new Intelis ultrasonic water device features the latest in measurement technology and high-performing embedded communications.

The device will also have sensors to help water utilities better measure, manage and analyse water use.

It also helps utilities gather more accurate, detailed information about their water distribution systems, giving them more insight to efficiently manage their systems.

The metre measures and captures enhanced flow rates data, temperatures and can detect air in pipes in addition to measuring water volume.

The device also has data-logging capabilities, recording consumption in configurable intervals.

With no moving parts, the Intelis allows for protection against unplanned maintenance costs and provides accurate measurement over the entire product life.

Integrated AMR offers the benefits of tailored functionalities within a mobile and fixed collection system.

Itron has adopted an eco-design approach, which consists of taking the environmental impact of a product into account, over the whole of its lifecycle and in relation to various environmental aspects while maintaining its functionality.

Itron water business president Gavin van Tonder said that the Intelis ultrasonic water metre is the most advanced water measurement device available today.

"By combining ultrasonic, sensing and communication technologies, we’ve created a device that gives utilities unprecedented visibility into their distribution systems so they can better manage water resources," Tonder added.

"As a global leader in water utility automation solutions, Itron is committed to creating products that meet our customers’ needs so they can address the various challenges they face."

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Image: The Intelis ultrasonic water meter was designed using an eco-design approach. Photo: courtesy of Itron.