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This article explores water logger systems that monitor water usage on an hourly basis, offering valuable data insights into how water is consumed in commercial settings.
Most British commercial properties are already equipped with a business water meter that continuously measure water consumption, but this valuable data often goes unutilised.
A water logger system records hour-by-hour water usage data, which is then analysed by software to provide valuable insights.
In this guide to water logger systems, we cover:
What is a water logger system?
A water logger system consists of both hardware and software. Here are the key components of the system:
- Business water meter – A water meter is a physical device connected to the water supply pipe at most British commercial properties that constantly measures water consumption.
- Transmission device – A transmission device records the meter reading displayed by the meter each hour and automatically transmits it using a mobile or radio communication module.
- Water logger software – Cloud-based water logger software receives the hourly water consumption data to provide real-time data analytics on commercial water consumption.
The key benefit of a water logger system is the software’s real-time consumption analytics, which we explore in the next section.
Data insights from a water logger
Water logger software uses the hourly water consumption data to provide data-driven insights for your business.
Here are the key data insights provided by water logger software:
Leak detection
Water logger software builds a daily profile of typical water consumption at your sites. AI learning algorithms provide live alerts of unusual increases in water flow, which could indicate a leak.
Water logger software can provide immediate insight into the severity of a commercial water leak, allowing your maintenance team to act quickly, shutting off the water supply to the affected part of the building and preventing property damage.
Environmental reporting
Water consumption has a significant carbon footprint due to the electricity required to pump water around the British water infrastructure and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with sewage treatment.
Water logger software can automatically calculate the carbon footprint associated with your water usage, feeding into ESG initiatives and carbon reporting.
Financial reporting
Business water rates in Britain are typically volumetric, with a consumption charge for each cubic metre of water used and sewage discharged by a business.
Water logger software can be configured with your business water supplier tariff to provide live measurements of water costs.
This financial reporting is particularly useful in industries that consume the most water.
Measuring water saving initiatives
Water logger software allows you to directly measure the impact on your water footprint of initiatives such as:
Water bill validation
Your finance team can use the water logger data to independently validate your business water bills.
To find out more, read our full article on water bill validation.
How to get a water logger
There are two options for obtaining a water logger for your business: either using the smart water meter provided by a business water supplier or installing your own automatic water meter readers.
Here, we’ll explore both.
Using smart water meter data
In an effort to combat water scarcity, the British water industry has begun rolling out smart water meters in the South East of England.
If your business already has a smart water meter, water logger software can be configured to receive the water meter reading data already transmitted by your meter.
At AquaSwitch, our business water experts can help you compare business water suppliers and switch to a supplier that offers smart water meters and water logger software.
Visit our page on smart business water meters for more information.
Installing automatic meter readers
Most commercial properties in Britain have a traditional water meter that measures water consumption but does not automatically transmit this data.
Water logger firms can provide an Automatic Meter Reader (AMR) that clips to the face of your current water meter. The AMR device then automatically transmits meter readings to your water logger software.
Installing automatic meter readers is straightforward as it doesn’t require any interruption to your water supply and effectively upgrades your existing water meter.
We recommend Smart Flow Monitoring, a trusted firm that offers automatic meter readers and water logger software.
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