Fixed Network Water Metering Modernizes Prague’s Utilities
IoT-enabled smart meters bring digital intelligence to the Czech capital’s water infrastructure.
🌍 Project Overview
As part of its ongoing modernization strategy, a utility in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has deployed 50,000 ultrasonic smart water meters across residential zones and public buildings. The initiative aims to reduce non-revenue water, improve operational efficiency, and provide real-time consumption visibility for end users.
The project forms part of a broader digital transformation across the country’s utility landscape, with growing interest in IoT-based metering technologies such as LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and Wireless M-Bus.
🛠️ Technical Scope
The smart metering solution includes:
Ultrasonic water meters with integrated IoT communication modules
Fixed network architecture, based on LoRaWAN and NB-IoT protocols
Battery life of 8+ years, ensuring long-term sustainability
IP68 protection class, ideal for humid or underground installations
Tamper and leak detection, supporting proactive maintenance
These meters are installed with minimal disruption and immediately integrated into a central monitoring platform that collects and analyzes consumption data.
💡 Challenges Addressed
Manual meter reading inefficiencies and data delays
Lack of real-time visibility into consumption and potential leaks
Increasing demand for digital billing and remote diagnostics
Sustainability goals aligned with EU environmental directives
🌟 Benefits Delivered
✅ Remote data collection with hourly and daily granularity
✅ Operational savings through fewer site visits and streamlined maintenance
✅ Improved customer experience via transparent consumption tracking
✅ Higher accuracy, reducing billing disputes and enhancing trust
✅ Scalable architecture, prepared for future smart city integration
“Digital water metering has enabled us to make smarter decisions, reduce losses, and serve customers better.”
— Technical Director, Prague Utility
🔎 Looking Ahead
With promising results from the first 50,000 installations, the utility is planning an expanded rollout, with tens of thousands of meters expected over the coming years. The successful deployment in Prague also serves as a national reference for other Czech cities aiming to digitalize their water services.
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