Shirpur Warwade is the first town in India to implement smart water meters and automatic meter reading system for 100% connections. Today, with the data received from 13500 smart meters installed, the daily water supply has reduced by 33% and time spent on the entire billing process has become one-third than earlier. Finally, the citizens of Shirpur have a new appreciation of the water they are consuming. Despite its only 80,000 inhabitants, Shirpur Warwade in the Dhule district in the north of Maharashtra is a progressive town well-known within the…
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Smart Water Meters: Driving behavioural change for sustainable water use
Smart water meters have revolutionized the way we manage and conserve water. Beyond providing accurate and real-time consumption data, these innovative devices profoundly impact behavioural change. By leveraging technology and psychological insights, smart water meters encourage households and businesses to adopt water-efficient habits. INCREASED AWARENESS Smart water meters provide users with detailed, realtime information on their water consumption. This transparency fosters awareness, enabling individuals to understand their water usage patterns. Studies have shown that simply being aware of one’s consumption can lead to up to 10% reductions. FEEDBACK LOOPS &…
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