Water AMR: A smarter way to manage water usage for UK businesses

If your business is located in the UK and you want to control your water consumption, look no further than AMRs—automatic meter readers—to save both time and money.

AMRs are smart technology devices that automatically capture and report water usage data. This saves the effort of manually taking meter readings and can help reduce your business’s water bills.

AMRs can provide business data in as little as 15 minutes. They allow you to manage water consumption levels effectively 24 hours a day and spot any usage increases or abnormalities more quickly, limiting operational and financial risks.

If you’re looking to switch to an AMR, World Kinect can provide you with an expert assessment of whether AMRs are suitable for your business. We also offer a seamless installation process and comprehensive monitoring and support.
 

What is an AMR?

An automatic meter reader is a remote reading technology device that attaches to your existing water meter via pulse cables or GSM networks. It links to an accessible data portal and regularly submits real-time readings directly to your water supplier, removing the need for manual readings and keeping your bills current.

What are the benefits of AMR for water meters?

AMRs offer many benefits over water meters. These range from reducing water bill costs through more accurate billing to improving the customer experience for business owners. This is particularly important given the recent increase in water rates for UK businesses in April. 

The real-time monitoring enables you to capture ongoing insights about your business’s water consumption and can help to identify leaks or abnormal usage. This reduces water waste, and therefore lowers water bills. 

Because there’s no need for manual input from your team, they can spend time on other operational areas of your business, maximising efficiency.
As the readings are automated, the risk of human error is eliminated, with billing accuracy far improved. Customers report a better billing experience overall, with less time spent on disputes over invoice errors due to inaccurate estimates. 

You can receive alerts when consumption suddenly increases, with thresholds set by you, meaning you can identify and deal with any problems as soon as they arise and avoid down-time or repairs – which can be costly.

The flexible reporting and key insights into your business’s water usage allow for more informed forecasting and decision-making. AMRs can also play a role in helping your business to measure and reduce your carbon footprint. AMRs offer carbon data reporting, which calculates the carbon impact of water used in business processes. Combined with the accurate data they provide, they can help you to lower your water consumption, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient business. Plus, by negating the need for manual readings from your supplier, you also eliminate the carbon impact of travel to and from your premises to collect readings. AMRs are quick and easy to install and won’t interfere with your business operations or cause costly down-time.

How can World Kinect support you in getting this service?

World Kinect can provide you with expert guidance on the suitability of AMRs for your business. We’ll assess whether your business will benefit from the installation of an AMR and ensure that the ROI is sensible.

We can also offer you a seamless installation process, with minimal disruption to your business operations. We’ll handle everything for you, from sourcing the AMR devices, to sorting the installation process itself. Once the AMR is installed, you’ll be able to access real-time data optimisation of your water usage through a management platform, which offers your gas and electric consumption data in the same portal. You’ll also receive alerts and get to monitor ongoing maintenance. The collected data can be tracked and reviewed within user-friendly charts and graphs.

Are you ready to save time and money in your business? Speak to World Kinect today for an assessment of your water metering needs and start saving now.