Arqiva delivers further smart water metering fixed network trial for Anglian Water

Conducted in partnership with Sensus, a Xylem brand, the new trial network in Norwich is part of Anglian Water’s plans for a long-term smart metering programme, and uses the Sensus FlexNet two-way communication fixed network solution across Arqiva’s dedicated network.

In partnership with utility technology provider Sensus, the three-year contract will see Arqiva build and operate the fixed network infrastructure to facilitate the deployment and operation of around 11,000 new smart water meters in and around Norwich.

Sensus smart water meters covering both residential and non-residential properties will transmit hourly usage readings via FlexNet, across the Arqiva network (with each of Arqiva’s base stations capable of supporting up to 60,000 water meters), back to Anglian Water. The data will enable Anglian Water to better understand customer water consumption, and to quickly identify unusual patterns of use that might indicate a burst or a leak.

Arqiva’s solution provides a private network which uses licenced spectrum and has dedicated channels for Anglian Water’s thereby avoiding any potential volume of traffic issues that might arise if multiple users were attempting to use the same spectrum.