Water Management
Description
As infrastructure is updated, utilities can implement Internet of Things (IoT) technology throughout to help make water management more efficient and safer for consumers and workers. These smart devices and sensors can help with real-time data collection and alerts to prevent issues from occurring and reduce the workload on the workers responsible for physically checking every inch of infrastructure.
LoRa-enabled water monitoring can also provide homeowners and property managers with important insights into their property’s water usage. Property managers can use the information to analyze their consumption, identify trends and better conserve. The water monitoring solution can alert the homeowner with a message to their computer or smartphone if a faucet or lawn sprinkler appears to have been open longer than usual.
Benefits
- It enables a Cloud-based water management and protection system to communicate with tens of thousands of homes and buildings equipped with wireless sensors through LoRa-based home gateways or a public LoRaWAN™ network.
- LoRa Technology’s robust transmission characteristics allow wireless sensors located in basements and other out of the way locations to reach through multiple walls, floors and other structural elements that other wireless technologies cannot.
- In addition to its superior range and performance, its power conserving features make it possible for a LoRa-enabled wireless sensor to operate for 10+ years on a single consumer-grade battery. This allows utility companies to enjoy low deployment costs and greatly reduce field support requirements.