In a move to promote judicious use of water and an increased focus on demand side management, smart water meters will soon be introduced in nearly one lakh buildings across the city to track real-time consumption. Chennai Metrowater is set to finalise the tenders by this month-end.
During the initial phase, the water agency plans to install smart water meters in structures identified as water intensive users, including commercial, partly commercial, industries and multi-storied buildings in both core and merged areas.
Individual houses measuring above 2,500 sq. ft. would also be covered in the ₹392.59-crore project.
While the project was announced during the 2024-25 budget demand, it faced delays due to various reasons, including field study for detailed project report, the wait for meters with advanced technology and tender process, sources said.
The water agency caters to nearly 17 lakh consumers across the city.
