Aarhus Vand has selected Netmore for a major smart water meter deployment in Denmark. The project will connect about 69,000 water meters across Aarhus Municipality.
The utility will use Netmore’s carrier-grade LoRaWAN® network with digital metering technology from Kamstrup. LoRaWAN supports low-power devices that send small data packets over long distances.
The rollout starts in Tranbjerg after a pilot with about 1,000 homes. During that test, Aarhus Vand validated meter communication with its systems. The full programme will continue through 2030.
For residents, the change removes manual meter readings. It also gives online access to water usage data. That can help households spot waste and adjust daily habits.
For the utility, the network adds earlier warning signs for abnormal use. It may help detect leaks, faulty heat exchangers, or damaged infrastructure. These issues often raise bills and waste water if found late.
However, smart metering depends heavily on reliable coverage. Water meters often sit in difficult locations. Basements, pits, and dense urban areas can challenge radio signals. Netmore will therefore deploy and manage a dense network for the project.
“Delivering reliable meter reading demands a network that meets high-performance requirements consistently, not just in ideal conditions, but across every meter, every day,” said Helle Pernille Hansen, Specialist Manager, Aarhus Vand. “Our pilot demonstrated that LoRaWAN meets those standards in practice, and our partnership with Netmore and Kamstrup gives us the confidence to scale. This is an important step in giving our customers real visibility into their water consumption and helping us identify issues before they become costly problems.”
The project also shows growing momentum for Massive IoT in utility networks. These deployments connect large numbers of sensors with modest data needs. They require strong planning, but they can improve operations for years.
“We are pleased to support Aarhus Vand in delivering a modern digital water infrastructure that benefits both the utility and its customers,” said Eric Collinder, Country Manager Nordics at Netmore. “Reliable, carrier-grade connectivity is essential for smart metering deployments and this project demonstrates how the right technology and partners can help utilities improve resource management, increase operational efficiency, and provide consumers with better data.”
Kamstrup also highlighted the importance of matching meters with dependable connectivity. Without timely reads, smart meters lose much of their value. Data quality becomes as important as the sensor itself.
“Smart water metering only delivers its full value when data arrives reliably and on time, and that places real demands on the connectivity layer. Kamstrup’s meters are engineered to perform across the full range of installation environments, and Netmore’s carrier-grade LoRaWAN network ensures those capabilities translate into the consistent read rates Aarhus Vand needs to meet its operational and customer service targets,” said Henrik Jensen, SVP, Kamstrup Water. This is a strong example of what becomes possible when metering technology and network infrastructure are matched to the same standard.”
Deployment partner Eltel will install the meters area by area. Customers will receive notifications when remote readings become active in their area.
