Water is an essential resource in human life. In today’s world, challenges such as water shortage, water pollution and population growth are becoming increasingly prominent. We urgently need innovative solutions to improve the sustainable use of water resources, improve water supply quality and water environment, so innovation in the water industry is crucial.
The development of prepaid smart water meters stems from the need to improve the inefficiency and arrears of traditional water billing methods. In the traditional post-paid system, users often fail to pay on time due to delayed payments, exposing water companies to the risk of arrears. As water resources become increasingly scarce and the need for management grows, the disadvantages of the traditional model are becoming increasingly prominent, and the need for a more efficient and accurate water billing system is also becoming increasingly prominent. Against this background, prepaid smart water meters came into being. Prepaid smart water meters adopt a “pay first, use later” model, collecting fees in advance and monitoring water consumption. This not only reduces the problem of arrears, but also improves the accuracy and efficiency of water resource management, making it an important tool for modern water management.
How does a prepaid smart water meter work?
The working principle of prepaid smart water meter is that users recharge before using water, and the water supply is controlled according to the recharge amount. The main working process is as follows:
- Recharge:Users need to recharge the water meter first. The recharged amount will be converted into water consumption according to the corresponding water fee and recorded in the water meter. For example, if the user recharges $100 and the water fee is $2 per cubic meter, the water meter will convert the $100 into 50 cubic meters of water.
- Water meter measurement: When users use water, the metering system inside the water meter will calculate the water consumption and deduct the balance based on the water consumption.
- Balance depletion water cut-off: When the water meter balance is exhausted, the water meter will stop supplying water. At this time, the user needs to recharge again to resume water supply. This can effectively prevent users from owing fees.
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