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Smart Water Meters on LoRaWAN/NB-IoT: Fast Results for Utilities and HOAs in 90 Days

Today, property management companies and housing associations increasingly face the problem of accurate and timely resource accounting. Traditional mechanical meters require regular manual readings and rely heavily on residents’ then submitting them on time. Errors and delays in reporting lead to inaccurate billing, financial losses, and conflicts between residents and property managers.

ith rising utility tariffs and the growing demand for transparency, the mplementation of digital technologies is no longer optional but a strategic necessity. One of the most effective solutions for remote water consumption monitoring is the deployment of smart water meters with wireless data transmission via LoRaWAN and NB-IoT networks.

Why LoRaWAN and NB-IoT

These two standards have become the backbone of “smart city” systems. LoRaWAN provides wide coverage with minimal power consumption, making it ideal for buildings and basements where signals are hard to reach. NB-IoT, on the other hand, leverages mobile operators’ infrastructure to ensure stable connectivity even in densely built-up areas.

Both technologies allow data collection from hundreds or even thousands of devices in real time without the need for complex cable networks. For developers and housing associations, their use in smart metering for utilities means minimal infrastructure costs and rapid system deployment with easy scalability.

JOOBY JWM Ultrasonic Water Meters: A Modern Standard of Accuracy

Among the most innovative solutions on the market are JOOBY JWM ultrasonic water meters — next-generation devices designed for maximum precision and stable measurement of both cold and hot water consumption. Thanks to ultrasonic technology, the meters have no moving parts, which reduces wear, ensures silent operation, and increases durability.

The JOOBY JWM meters are equipped with a dual-line LCD display and support LoRaWAN and IoT connectivity, allowing real-time water consumption monitoring and remote data analysis. This makes them an ideal choice for residential complexes, office buildings, and industrial facilities where reliability and scalability are essential.

The lineup includes three models depending on nominal water flow:
JOOBY JWM2.5-110P-LRIR-T70 (DN15) — 2.5 m³/hour;
JOOBY JWM4-130P-LRIR (DN20) — 4 m³/hour;
JOOBY JWM6.3-150P-LRIR (DN25) — 6.3 m³/hour.

All models feature durable batteries and advanced functions: archived measurement recording, event logging, and alerts. The system detects leaks, pipe bursts, backflow, and other issues, helping property management companies and HOAs respond quickly.

Savings and Transparency for Property Management Companies

Installing smart meters eliminates human error in data collection and speeds up billing, with property managers no longer dependent on residents who forget or deliberately delay sending their readings.

Additionally, smart water monitoring automatically detects anomalies such as leaks, tampering attempts, or sudden consumption spikes. This reduces losses and helps optimize the distribution of costs among residents. Within just 2–3 months of implementation, noticeable reductions in discrepancies between building-level and individual meters can already be observed.

Savings and Transparency for Property Management Companies

Installing smart meters eliminates human error in data collection and speeds up billing, with property managers no longer dependent on residents who forget or deliberately delay sending their readings.

Additionally, smart water monitoring automatically detects anomalies such as leaks, tampering attempts, or sudden consumption spikes. This reduces losses and helps optimize the distribution of costs among residents. Within just 2–3 months of implementation, noticeable reductions in discrepancies between building-level and individual meters can already be observed.

Fast Start: Results Within 90 Days

Amongst the strongest arguments in favor of deploying LoRaWAN/NB-IoT water meters is the speed of return on investment. Pilot projects show that within 90 days, property managers and HOAs see the first results: reduced leaks, lower levels of debt, and faster billing processes.

From a technical perspective, setting up LoRaWAN water metering only takes a few weeks. Meters are installed on existing water supply nodes, connected to the wireless network, and then immediately begin transmitting data. Thanks to cloud platforms, both residents and managers can access the readings via a web interface or mobile application.

The Future Belongs to Digital Utilities

The utilities sector is moving rapidly toward automation. Smart water meters on LoRaWAN and NB-IoT are not just about convenience but a real tool for boosting efficiency. For property managers and HOAs looking at utility smart metering solutions, this is an opportunity to achieve a new level of transparency and earn residents’ trust.

Those adopting water meter digitalization today will be in a winning position in the coming years, with well-established processes, digital consumption databases, and the ability to integrate with other “smart home” and “smart city” systems.

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