{
  "id": 19907573,
  "title": "WASA launches smart water metering system in Lahore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/wasa-launches-smart-water-metering-system-in-lahore",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-14T02:21:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40448887/wasa-launches-smart-water-metering-system-in-lahore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore inaugurated an advanced smart water metering system, representing a significant leap in urban resource management and digital progress. The agency's initial rollout installed 1,000 ultrasonic smart meters in Johar Town, marking a departure from the conventional flat-rate billing system to consumption-based utility management. WASA Lahore, as announced, intends to expand the project by installing an additional 10,000 smart meters over the next three months. The objective is to encourage the responsible and sustainable utilization of water across the city.\n\nThe initiative was officially launched on Saturday, with the Managing Director of WASA Lahore, Ghufran Ahmed, personally inspecting the newly deployed smart meters and reviewing the centralized device management dashboard. Director Planning and Evaluation (P&E) Mudassar Javed provided the MD with a comprehensive technical briefing on the system's operational mechanics, including real-time data streaming, performance parameters, and telemetry network functionality. All the smart meters are being meticulously monitored through the device management dashboard to maintain peak efficiency and uptime.\n\nUnder the new billing framework, consumers are charged based on their actual water consumption, which promotes a culture of conservation and accountability. WASA has also integrated the smart metering system with the Punjab WASA mobile application, allowing residents to monitor their daily water consumption trends in real-time, review meter reading histories, and download water bills directly from their mobile devices.\n\nWASA officials highlighted the critical role of the modern infrastructure in preventing water wastage, curbing unauthorized water theft, and eliminating illegal connections. Real-time data feeds further enable a more accurate assessment of fluctuating urban water demand and supply patterns.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: In a major step towards urban resource management and digital transformation, the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore has formally launched a state-of-the-art smart water metering system. As part of the initial phase, 1,000 advanced ultrasonic smart water meters have been successfully installed and made fully operational in Johar Town. The initiative marks a decisive shift from…",
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}