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Future-proof water supply: ultrasonic radio meters coming in 2024
In 2024, the waterworks will replace mechanical water meters with modern radio water meters. Advantages: automatic reading, data protection, precise measurement.
Future-proof water supply: ultrasonic radio meters coming in 2024
The waterworks has announced an exciting innovation: the switch to modern, remotely readable ultrasonic radio water meters.
These new meters replace the previous mechanical models, which are replaced at the end of their calibration period. In the coming year 2024, a total of 1,837 meters will be affected. The affected property owners will be informed directly by the waterworks so that everyone knows exactly what to expect.
No additional costs for citizens
A big advantage of this change is that there are no additional fees for replacing the water meters. The costs for the new wireless water meters are already included in the water fees, which is a relief for citizens.
The new wireless water meters have some practical advantages. In the future, residents will no longer have to read and report their water consumption themselves. Instead, consumption is recorded automatically by the waterworks, which significantly simplifies the process.
A special assembly vehicle will collect the data from the meters regularly in January. The radio signal used to transmit the data is very short, lasting only 4 milliseconds. With a maximum power of 7 milliwatts, it is well below the transmission power of a typical cordless phone, meaning it is safe for health.
Privacy and precision
Another important aspect is data protection. The wireless water meters send their data in encrypted form and only transmit the meter number and water consumption. The assignment to the respective buildings is carried out using the waterworks' special hardware and software, which ensures that the data is protected and does not fall into the wrong hands.
The ultrasonic technology used in these meters also ensures precise measurement results. Even the smallest amounts of water that are lost due to leaks or defective toilet flushes are recorded and shown on the display. A corresponding symbol, such as a dripping faucet, indicates such error messages. Through regular checks, these losses can be minimized, which is beneficial for both the environment and the household budget.