Smarter water metering starts here

Modernise your network at your pace. Retrofit or replace, we support both.

Whether you're upgrading existing manifold meters or planning a full transition to smart metering, we help you get there with clarity, accuracy, and proven technology.

Why smart metering matters for ADR teams

Smart metering gives councils and utilities the network visibility that traditional meters simply can’t deliver. With near real-time data, automatic reads, and advanced reporting, you gain a clearer understanding of what’s happening across your network, without increasing operational workload.

Smart meters help you:

• Reduce water loss
• Improve billing accuracy
• Detect leaks faster
• Respond more quickly to customer issues

By upgrading to smart metering, you strengthen day-to-day operations while laying the foundation for more informed planning and better long-term service delivery.

If you’re already using manifold meters, you have options

Many councils and utilities operate large networks of manifold meters, and replacing them all at once isn’t always feasible or financially practical. That’s why we offer upgrade pathways that allow you to transition toward a smart network at a pace that aligns with asset age, budget cycles, and strategic priorities.

You can choose to retrofit or replace, or even follow a hybrid path.

Retrofit: Add smart capability without removing existing assets

Retrofitting is ideal when your existing manifold meters are still within their operational lifespan, but you want the benefits of digital data and smart monitoring.

Retrofit options can include:

• Smart clip-on devices (LoRa or NB-IoT)
• Compatibility with Sensus, Itron, and Honeywell Concentric meters
• Planning to scale upgrades across large or mixed fleets
• Ensuring your devices, network, and platform all work together seamlessly

Smart Clip-On Retrofit Module

These compact devices convert a mechanical manifold meter into a connected smart asset. You gain accurate digital reads, leak alerts, and near real-time consumption insights, all while preserving the mechanical meter already in the ground.

This approach maximises existing asset value and keeps disruption low.

Find out more about clip-ons here. 

Replacement: When a full smart meter upgrade makes sense

For assets nearing end-of-life or networks aiming for full digitisation, replacing mechanical meters with integrated all-in-one smart units delivers a clean, future-ready solution.

Replacement options can include:

• Swapping mechanical manifold meters for integrated digital manifold meters

Integrated All-In-One Meter

This all-in-one unit combines a high-accuracy water meter with built-in digital communication, designed for long-term performance and reliability in manifold environments. It’s the ideal choice for networks building toward full AMI or hybrid smart metering architectures. 

Choosing the right smart metering solution

Every network is different, and so are the strategic considerations ADR teams must account for. We help ensure your metering decisions support both immediate operational needs and long-term asset goals.

We support:

• Manifold or inline meter environments
• Multi-brand meter fleets
• Full AMI, drive-by, fixed network, LoRa, NB-IoT, or hybrid configurations
• Data platform integration and migration
• Data visualisation and water balance via ManageMyWater
• Scalable planning that aligns with future digital transformation

This ensures your chosen pathway is technically sound, cost-effective, and positioned for long-term success.

What you can expect from the transition

Moving to smart metering unlocks measurable benefits across asset management, operations, and customer service.

You can expect:

• Fewer site visits and manual reads
• Better leak detection and reduced non-revenue water
• More accurate consumption and billing data
• A scalable, low-risk path into future digital water management

For ADR teams, this translates to stronger reporting, clearer renewal priorities, and improved lifecycle planning.

Talk to us about your upgrade path

Whether you’re starting with selective retrofits or preparing for a full smart metering deployment, we can help assess your current network and identify the most efficient, cost-effective upgrade strategy.