Smart Water Metering in Europe and North America

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Are you looking for detailed information and comprehensive data about the smart water metering market in Europe and North America? This report covers the latest developments in the markets for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and automated meter reading (AMR) technologies. The installed base of water utility AMI endpoints in Europe and North America amounted to 79.1 million units in 2025 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 11.8 percent to reach 154.5 million units in 2031. Get up to date with the latest information about vendors, water utilities, products and markets.

Highlights from the report:

Insights from 30 new executive interviews with market leading companies.
360-degree overview of next generation RF and cellular standards for water AMI communications.
Comprehensive overview of the water utility markets in Europe and North America.
Updated profiles of the key players in the water AMI and AMR industry in Europe and North America.
Extensive coverage of 34 countries in the two regions.
In-depth analysis of the development of AMI deployments in Europe and North America.
Detailed market forecasts by region and technology lasting until 2031.

Executive Summary

1 Water Services in Europe and North America

1.1 Water services sector in Europe and North America
- 1.1.1 The organisation of water service management
- 1.1.2 Residential water rates and consumption
- 1.1.3 European water distribution system operators
- 1.1.4 North American water distribution system operators

2 Smart Water Metering

2.1 Introduction to water metering
2.2 Remote meter reading systems
- 2.2.1 Smart water metering applications and benefits
- 2.2.2 Smart water metering infrastructure
2.3 Project strategies
- 2.3.1 System design and sourcing
- 2.3.2 Rollout and integration
- 2.3.3 Implementation and operation
- 2.3.4 Communicating with customers
- 2.3.5 Individual rights issues

3 IoT Networks and Communications Technologies

3.1 IoT network technologies
- 3.1.1 Network architectures
- 3.1.2 Unlicensed and licensed frequency bands
3.2 3GPP cellular technologies
- 3.2.1 2G/3G/4G/5G cellular technologies and IoT
- 3.2.2 The role of cellular networks in smart meter communications
- 3.2.3 NB-IoT of LTE-M network deployments in Europe and North America
3.3 LoRa and LoRaWAN
- 3.3.1 Technology characteristics and network footprint
3.4 Sigfox
3.5 Mioty
3.6 RF technology and standards
- 3.6.1 EN
- 3.6.2 Proprietary RF networking platforms

4 Smart Metering Industry Players

4.1 Meter vendors
- 4.1.1 ADD Grup
- 4.1.2 Apator
- 4.1.3 Arad Group
- 4.1.4 Axioma Metering
- 4.1.5 B METERS
- 4.1.6 Badger Meter
- 4.1.7 Diehl Metering
- 4.1.8 E. Wehrle Group (Sontex)
- 4.1.9 Engelmann Sensor
- 4.1.10 FILA
- 4.1.11 GWF
- 4.1.12 G2 Misuratori
- 4.1.13 Hidroconta
- 4.1.14 Honeywell
- 4.1.15 INTEGRA Metering
- 4.1.16 Iskraemeco
- 4.1.17 Itron
- 4.1.18 Janz (SIT Group)
- 4.1.19 Kamstrup
- 4.1.20 Lorenz
- 4.1.21 Landis+Gyr
- 4.1.22 Landis+Gyr EMEA
- 4.1.23 Maddalena
- 4.1.24 Metron
- 4.1.25 Minol-ZENNER Group
- 4.1.26 Mueller Systems
- 4.1.27 Neptune Technology Group (Roper Technologies)
- 4.1.28 Pietro Fiorentini
- 4.1.29 QUNDIS
- 4.1.30 Sagemcom
- 4.1.31 Sensus International
- 4.1.32 Sensus (Xylem)
- 4.1.33 Sontex
- 4.1.34 Willfar (Wasion Holdings)
4.2 Communications solution providers
- 4.2.1 Aclara (Hubbell)
- 4.2.2 AIUT
- 4.2.3 APKAPPA
- 4.2.4 Connexin
- 4.2.5 Ista
- 4.2.6 Netmore
- 4.2.7 SUEZ Digital Solutions
- 4.2.8 Techem
- 4.2.9 Technolog (Roper Technologies)
- 4.2.10 Telefonica
- 4.2.11 Telereading
- 4.2.12 Veolia Connected Solutions
- 4.2.13 Vodafone
4.3 Software solution providers
- 4.3.1 Atlantica Digital
- 4.3.2 Divako
- 4.3.3 Dropcountr
- 4.3.4 Ferranti
- 4.3.5 GEST
- 4.3.6 Harris Utilities
- 4.3.7 Idrica (Xylem)
- 4.3.8 Indra
- 4.3.9 Oracle
- 4.3.10 TaKaDu
- 4.3.11 Terranova Software
- 4.3.12 VertexOne

5 Water AMR/AMI Market Profiles

5.1 Europe
- 5.1.1 Austria
- 5.1.2 Belgium and Luxembourg
- 5.1.3 Bulgaria
- 5.1.4 Croatia
- 5.1.5 Cyprus
- 5.1.6 Czech Republic
- 5.1.7 Denmark
- 5.1.8 Estonia
- 5.1.9 Finland
- 5.1.10 France
- 5.1.11 Germany
- 5.1.12 Greece
- 5.1.13 Hungary
- 5.1.14 Ireland
- 5.1.15 Italy
- 5.1.16 Kosovo
- 5.1.17 Latvia
- 5.1.18 Lithuania
- 5.1.19 Malta
- 5.1.20 Moldova
- 5.1.21 Netherlands
- 5.1.22 Norway
- 5.1.23 Poland
- 5.1.24 Portugal
- 5.1.25 Romania
- 5.1.26 Serbia
- 5.1.27 Slovakia
- 5.1.28 Slovenia
- 5.1.29 Spain
- 5.1.30 Sweden
- 5.1.31 Switzerland
- 5.1.32 United Kingdom
- 5.1.33 Rest of Europe
5.2 North America
- 5.2.1 Northeastern USA
- 5.2.2 Southern USA
- 5.2.3 Western USA
- 5.2.4 Midwestern USA
- 5.2.5 Canada

6 Water AMR/AMI Projects in Europe and North America by Technology

6.1 Water AMI projects in Europe by technology
- 6.1.1 Wize and EN 13757-based RF
- 6.1.2 Proprietary RF technologies not based on EN
- 6.1.3 LoRaWAN, Mioty and Sigfox
- 6.1.4 Cellular communications
6.2 Water AMI projects in North America by technology
- 6.2.1 Proprietary RF networks
- 6.2.2 Cellular communications

7 Market Analysis

7.1 Market forecasts
- 7.1.1 AMI communications technology market shares
7.2 Industry analysis
- 7.2.1 Europe
- 7.2.2 North America
7.3 Market trends
- 7.3.1 Transition from mechanical to static metering technologies
- 7.3.2 Rapidly growing adoption of standards-based LPWA
- 7.3.3 AMI network implementation and operational models are changing
- 7.3.4 Realising the full potential of water AMI beyond meter-to-cash
- 7.3.5 Ensuring compliance and security in smart water metering infrastructure
- 7.3.6 AI-powered software has become central to utility operations

List of Figures

Figure 1.1: Water services value chain
Figure 1.2: General water service management models
Figure 1.3: Drinking water service statistics and management models (EU27+3 & NA)
Figure 1.4: Top 50 European drinking water system operators (2025)
Figure 1.5: Top 25 North American drinking water system operators (2025)
Figure 2.1: Smart metering infrastructure
Figure 2.2: Examples of water meters with AMI/AMR functionality
Figure 2.3: Selected members of the OMS Group
Figure 3.1: Unlicensed and reserved radio frequencies available for wireless IoT
Figure 3.2: Comparison of LTE-M and NB-IoT specifications
Figure 3.3: Comparison of RedCap and eRedCap specifications
Figure 3.4: LoRaWAN network architecture
Figure 3.5: Public LoRaWAN network operators in Europe & North America (Q2-2026)
Figure 3.6: Sigfox network partners in Europe and North America (Q1-2026)
Figure 3.7: The Mioty telegram splitting technology
Figure 3.8: Members of the Mioty Alliance (Q2-2026)
Figure 3.9: Selected members of the Wize Alliance by industry
Figure 4.1: Water meter vendor company data (FY2025)
Figure 4.2: ADDRA ultrasonic water meter
Figure 4.3: Ultrimis W ultrasonic water meter
Figure 4.4: Sonata ultrasonic meter and Dialog 3G Register
Figure 4.5: Qalcosonic W1 ultrasonic meter
Figure 4.6: Hydrosonic ultrasonic LoRa water meter (EU)
Figure 4.7: Acquisitions made by Badger Meter (Q2-2026)
Figure 4.8: ORION Cellular LTE-M endpoint and BEACON AMA
Figure 4.9: HYDRUS ultrasonic meter and RC i G4 radio module
Figure 4.10: WaterStar M
Figure 4.11: Centaurus water meter and IRIS module
Figure 4.12: Cyble 5 module and Intelis ultrasonic wSource meter
Figure 4.13: SmartIO ultrasonic water meter
Figure 4.14: flowIQ 2200 ultrasonic meters
Figure 4.15: Maddalena’s range of smart meters
Figure 4.16: R900 RF Meter Interface Unit
Figure 4.17: VertexOne’s solution portfolio, post WaterSmart acquisition
Figure 5.1: Top Austrian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.2: Top Belgian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.3: Top Bulgarian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.4: Top Croatian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.5: Top Czech water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.6: Top Danish water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.7: Top Estonian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.8: Top Finnish water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.9: Top French water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.10: Top German water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.11: Top Hungarian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.12: Top Italian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.13: Top water utilities in Kosovo (2025)
Figure 5.14: Top Latvian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.15: Top Lithuanian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.16: Top Moldovan water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.17: Top Dutch water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.18: Top Norwegian municipalities (2025)
Figure 5.19: Top Polish water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.20: Top Portuguese water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.21: Top Romanian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.22: Top Serbian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.23: Top Slovak water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.24: Top Slovenian water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.25: Top Spanish water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.26: Top Swedish water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.27: Top Swiss water utilities (2025)
Figure 5.28: Top water utilities in the UK (2025)
Figure 5.29: Top water utilities in Canada (2025)
Figure 6.1: Top European water utilities by AMI endpoints installed (2025)
Figure 6.2: Major European AMI projects using Wize
Figure 6.3: Major European AMI projects using proprietary RF
Figure 6.4: Major European AMI projects using LoRaWAN, mioty or Sigfox
Figure 6.5: Major AMI projects using 3GPP-based LPWA
Figure 6.6: Major AMI projects in Europe
Figure 6.7: Top AMI projects in North America
Figure 6.8: Top North American water utilities by AMI endpoints installed (2025)
Figure 6.9: Top North American AMI projects using cellular technology
Figure 7.1: Water AMI & AMR installed base and shipments (EU27+3 2025–2031)
Figure 7.2: Water AMI & AMR installed base and shipments (NA 2025–2031)
Figure 7.3: AMI installed base by communications technology (2025–2031)
Figure 7.4: Top 5 utility AMI & AMR endpoint vendors (EU27+3 2025)
Figure 7.5: Vendor shares of installed base (EU27+3 2025)
Figure 7.6: Top 5 utility AMI & AMR endpoint vendors (North America 2025)
Figure 7.7: Vendor shares of installed base (North America 2025)

Smart Water Metering in Europe and North America - 5th Edition