en.Wedoany.com Reported - Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced a partnership with the Office d'Equipement Hydraulique de Corse (OEHC) to enhance water resource management efficiency through meter upgrades, aiming to save 5 million cubic meters of water annually by 2035. OEHC is a public industrial and commercial entity responsible for water management across the entire island of Corsica, France. The collaboration involves replacing 10,000 existing mechanical water meters with Itron's Intelis wSource ultrasonic solid-state meters to improve the accuracy and reliability of water usage data collection.
Corsica faces significant climate disruption impacts, with 52% of extracted water used for agricultural and recreational purposes, making water conservation a major challenge. OEHC discovered that although water is transported through the pipeline network, the agency can only bill for approximately 50% of the water used by end customers. This discrepancy stems from aging mechanical meters that limit precise measurement, leading to inaccurate billing. In 2023, OEHC began trialing Itron's ultrasonic water meters to gain clearer insights into actual water usage. Following the successful pilot, OEHC has initiated the deployment of 10,000 Itron Intelis wSource ultrasonic solid-state meters, with a target completion date of 2030.
With Itron's intelligent water solutions, OEHC will achieve remote meter reading, improving water usage data collection efficiency; leverage MID-certified metering to provide a reliable foundation for accurate billing-grade measurements; utilize data-driven insights to support long-term water conservation, helping determine allocation volumes for agricultural and other water needs; and enable precise billing based on verified usage, contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction.
Hentri Politi, OEHC's Operations Director, stated that on an island, responsible water resource management is particularly important due to limited supply and exacerbated environmental challenges. With a total pipeline network exceeding 3,000 kilometers, of which 2,000 kilometers are dedicated to crop irrigation and livestock watering, the agency requires a metering solution that can simultaneously support the needs of end users and the irrigation network. After deciding to modernize its meter fleet, OEHC chose Itron's ultrasonic solid-state meters because they meet the requirements for reliability and accuracy, providing water usage data that will significantly improve how operations and the water network are managed.
Justin Patrick, Senior Vice President of Device Solutions at Itron, noted that accurate and reliable metering is crucial for water utility operations management, especially in regions where agriculture plays a key role. Across Europe, including Greece, Tuscany, and Sardinia, utilities are increasingly deploying ultrasonic smart water meters. These meters can withstand harsh environmental conditions, provide accurate water usage data, and support remote meter reading, enabling utilities and cities to better manage water networks.
Itron is dedicated to transforming the way the world manages energy, water, and city services. Its smart infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience, and deliver reliable services. Through edge intelligence, the company connects people, data insights, and devices, enabling communities to better manage essential resources.
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