Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Chennai to Install Smart Water Meters to Promote Efficient Use
Chennai is getting smart water meters in many buildings to help save water.
These meters will track how much water people use in real-time.
Metrowater is in charge and wants to make sure water is used wisely, especially in big buildings and houses.
This project costs a lot of money and uses new tech to send water usage data.
It's part of a plan to improve how water is managed, aiming to make sure everyone has enough.
People hope this will help control how much water is used and encourage rainwater harvesting, which could lower bills and reduce water waste.
Chennai Metrowater is set to install smart water meters in around one lakh buildings.
The project aims to track real-time water consumption for efficient use.
Smart meters will be installed in commercial, industrial, and large residential buildings.
The project aligns with the 2022 water meter policy and will use IoT technology.
The initiative is part of a World Bank program to improve water supply efficiency.
- Who
- Chennai Metrowater
- What
- Installation of smart water meters.
- When
- Tender finalization expected by end of June or early July.
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To promote efficient water use and improve cost recovery.
- Project Cost
- Rs.392.68 crore
- Target Buildings
- Commercial, industrial, multi-storey apartments, and houses > 2,500 sq.ft.
- Meter Reading
- Real-time data transmission
- Metering Policy Goal
- Cover 80% of domestic connections by 2027
- Cost of freshwater
- Rs.8 per kilolitre
- Cost of desalinated water
- Rs.46 per kilolitre
- Partnership Model
- Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)