Global Smart Water Meters Market 2008-2012 ----Aarkstore Enterprise

Smart Water Meters, which has been launchedclimate change awareness and interest from leading
recently in the market, help in identifying andIT players in promoting water management are
reporting the water consumption data at variousdriving the market. Although, at present, the Smart
levels. The information captured is transferred to aWater Meters market trails behind the market of
computer based system through wirelessSmart Energy Meters, it is forecast to gain significant
communication. Thus, the information can be used forgrowth rates by the end of 2010 and 2011.
efficient water planning (water restrictions),However, there are factors such as high cost, return
distributing water usage in peak times (off-peak,on investment, availability of infrastructure and low
peak), capacity planning, use/time based costingawareness about water shortage problems among
(smart tariffs), and better operations management.consumers that are inhibiting the growth of the
The benefits of implementing Smart Water Meters toSmart Water Meter market.
both the user and utility providers are tremendous. ItThe report by TechNavio Insights forecasts the size
facilitates faster and more efficient meter reading,of the global smart water meters market over the
theft detection, leaks, remote monitoring, etc, forperiod 2008-2012. It segments the market into three
the provider. The consumers benefit from knowinggeographic regions: Americas, APAC and EMEA,
the usage patterns, low off peak costs, detecting ofrepresenting the market size and forecast for each
household leaks, etc.of these regions. Further, it discusses the key market
The market for Smart Water Meters is gainingtrends, drivers and challenges of the global smart
ground with many governments encouraging itswater meters market and profiles some of the key
usage. Further, popularity of Smart Energy Meters,vendors of this industry.