Tech Perspectives: Remote Shutoff Capabilities Help Make Water Utilities More Resilient

By Trey Overman

Many factors come into play that help make water utilities and the communities they serve more resilient. Using the right technology, they can enhance service, create operational efficiencies and improve their bottom line. All through the careful and remotely managed flow of water.

Utilities using smart water meters with remote shutoff capabilities identify near real-time data and provide more timely responses to customers than those with manual shutoff functions. This empowers resilience in the communities they serve.