
Spanish Utility Company Deploys Santrua LoRaWAN Water Meters for Smart Water Management
Santrua Technology is proud to announce that a leading public utility company in Spain has successfully deployed Santrua LoRaWAN water meters as part of their advanced water management strategy. This deployment marks a significant step forward in smart water metering solutions, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer service for the utility company.
✅ 1. Project Overview: Smart Water Management for Spain
The utility company, which provides water services to several major cities in Spain, has chosen Santrua’s LoRaWAN water meters to modernize its infrastructure. By integrating LoRaWAN technology, the company aims to improve remote meter reading, reduce operational costs, and ensure more accurate billing for their customers.
“The installation of LoRaWAN water meters is a key part of our strategy to digitalize water usage data, ensuring higher accuracy and real-time insights into water consumption,” said Carlos Pérez, Project Manager at the Spanish utility company.
✅ 2. Product Features and Benefits
Santrua’s LoRaWAN water meters are designed for remote data collection, offering several key benefits:
Accuracy class R160: Meets the highest standards for precise water measurement
LoRaWAN (Class B / OTAA): Ensures stable, long-range communication for seamless integration with smart water networks
IP68: Fully sealed, weatherproof design ideal for outdoor installations in challenging environments
Long battery life: 6+ years of continuous operation with minimal maintenance required
Remote control options: Integrated tamper detection and remote valve control for added convenience and security
With these features, Santrua’s water meters are helping the utility company to optimize water resource management and enhance customer satisfaction.
✅ 3. Strategic Importance of the Deployment
This deployment not only enhances the utility’s ability to monitor water usage but also aligns with broader EU water efficiency goals. The installation of smart meters in Spain is expected to lead to significant cost savings and reduce water waste, supporting the country’s sustainability efforts.
“We’re excited to work with Santrua, whose innovative solutions allow us to adopt a more sustainable and data-driven approach to water distribution,” added Pérez.
✅ 4. Future Expansion Plans
Building on this success, the utility company plans to expand the deployment of Santrua LoRaWAN water meters to additional regions, with an emphasis on improving remote monitoring capabilities and automated leak detection.