Prepaid Water Meter with integrated keypad

1. Enhanced Revenue Collection for Utilities

Zero billing arrears: Utilities are paid in advance, eliminating the risk of non-payment or delayed payment.

Reduced operational costs: Fewer resources are required for billing, meter reading, and debt collection.

2. Empowerment and Control for Consumers

Budgeting: Users can control their water consumption by purchasing only what they can afford.

Transparency: Real-time usage feedback helps households track their consumption and manage water use more efficiently.

3. Conservation and Sustainability

Behavior change: The visibility of real-time usage encourages users to conserve water.

4. Fairness and Equity

Pay-as-you-use model: Users only pay for the amount of water they consume.

Accessibility: Ideal for low-income communities or informal settlements where billing infrastructure is lacking.