According to the United Nations’ 2024 World Water Development Report, approximately 703 million people face water scarcity, with another 25% experiencing extreme water stress and using over 80% of their renewable water supply each year. To preserve our world’s most precious resource and prevent further irreversible water loss, utilities need to embrace advanced technologies. Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is a testament to the conservation goals that can become reality with Itron’s Intelis® wSource™ smart water meters in place.  

Abbanoa S.P.A., which provides water service to a population of 1.6 million individuals, is working with Itron to reduce non-revenue water in Sardinia as the island navigates the impacts of aging infrastructure, climate disruption and population growth. The water provider attributes 53% of its water loss to leaking pipes – which is nearly twice the global average.  

In 2022, Abbanoa initiated the transition to Itron’s leading Intelis wSource smart water meters, which can withstand the hot and dry summer conditions and accurately measure water consumption in Sardinia. These meters collect detailed data frequently, enabling the water provider to monitor the overall health of the water distribution network and deliver a billing service that is more efficient and precise for customers. The deployment reduces Abbanoa’s non-revenue water, increases revenue, lowers costs for consumers and streamlines operations, among other benefits.  

The deployment of 180,000 Intelis® wSource® water meters is a pivotal element in Abbanoa’s plan to mitigate non-revenue water and safeguard this precious resource now and in the future. To learn more about the water provider’s successful deployment and Itron’s industry-leading ultrasonic technology, read our whitepaper, Addressing water scarcity in Sardinia with Intelis® wSource™ smart meters.