Cellular-based smart water meter developer Metron has launched an analytics app, WaterScope, to streamline frontline operations across utility water systems, and a residential ultrasonic smart water meter, the Spectrum.

The Metron Spectrum Wave ultrasonic smart meter provides the same data capture and dependability of the company’s mechanical smart meters This includes minute-by-minute data logging rate and the ability to monitor both ambient and water temperature in addition to water flow. With no moving parts, 20-year battery life, and built-in bluetooth and cellular connectivity, the sensor is designed for remote and challenging environments. It operates effectively in conditions where there is sediment in the water.

The WaterScope Utility is an iOS and Android app for utility operators’ field teams. WaterScope Utility digitises frontline operations, enabling teams to record, share, and access geo-tagged data and insights, communicate with their head office, and streamline workflows with intelligent alerts.

With data stored on the device and automatically uploaded to central servers, WaterScope Utility provides connectivity for frontline teams operating in remote locations. Central managers can determine how data is shared across workers’ devices, creating an on-the-go knowledge repository with smart-meter data, notes, maps, and photos taken by field teams.

“We’re bringing stakeholders at all levels into Metron’s data-driven ecosystem — whatever their current water infrastructure looks like, and wherever and however they work,” said Carolyn Parent, Metron’s CEO. “With these game-changing products, we’re making water intelligence accessible to more industry stakeholders — and also putting powerful tools at frontline workers’ fingertips, empowering them to work smarter and drive results for their organisations.”

“A growing number of developers and engineering teams prefer ultrasonic meters — but still want access to Metron’s full breadth of meter technology, game-changing digital analytics, and operational ecosystem,” said Nick Bettis, vice president of marketing for Metron. “With the Spectrum Wave, we’re giving the market more options — meaning we can help our customers and prospects tailor a solution perfectly suited to their use-case, without compromising on data accuracy or missing out on Metron’s powerful analytics and operational tools.”

“Frontline workers are the tip of the spear for municipal water providers: they monitor and maintain meters, spot and remediate leaks, and perform countless critical services that directly impact the provider’s efficiency, operating costs, and ability to meet conservation goals,” said Matt Kosorok, vice president of enterprise solutions for Metron. “For too long, these vital workers have been using pencils and paper to do their jobs — and that’s a recipe for inefficiency, frustration, and missed opportunities for operational improvement. Now, we’re giving frontline teams the smart, mobile-first tools they need to elevate performance, deliver value, and succeed in a new world of advanced analytics and data-driven water intelligence.”