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While the planet dries up, we’re filling swimming pools. Why smart meters with valves matter

For over 30 years, ADD GRUP has been developing technologies that help people use resources wisely. We created the ADDRA ultrasonic water meter with an intelligent shut-off valve — a solution that not only measures water consumption, but also manages it in real time. It can shut off the water supply in case of emergencies, leaks, non-payment, or exceeding consumption limits.

Sounds like a perfect solution, right? But here’s the paradox: many utilities still reject the valve option. And yet, it’s the valve that could save millions of liters of water.

So, what’s the issue?

• “We don’t like the idea of shutting off water.”
• “We don’t want to take on the responsibility of control.”
• “Residents will complain if their water is turned off.”
• “It’s more expensive — and we’re not sure it’s worth it.”

We hear these arguments often. But how can we talk about saving water if we’re not using the tools that actually help control consumption?

Meanwhile, in the world…

1. In 2024, nearly 40% of water in municipal systems is lost due to leaks — many of them unnoticed and small.
2. According to the UN, two-thirds of the world’s population could face freshwater shortages by 2035.
3. A single open tap can waste up to 12 liters per minute — that’s 17,000 liters in a day if the leak isn’t stopped.

We have a solution.

The ADDRA meter with valve can:

• Shut off water in case of a leak or emergency;
• Limit water supply to a preset daily consumption threshold;
• Operate in prepaid mode — fair and transparent;
• Notify residents of all events via a mobile app.

The problem is not the technology — it already exists.
The problem is the choice.

ADDRA with a valve is more than just a device. It’s a choice for control, sustainability, and responsibility.

For more information, contact us at info@addgrup.com