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 traditional flat-rate billing to consumption-based utility management, said WASA Lahore on Saturday.
Building on the success of Johar Town pilot project, WASA Lahore has announced plans to rapidly scale up the project.
An additional 10,000 smart meters are slated for installation over the next three months as part of the agency’s broader mandate to promote the responsible and sustainable use of water across the city.
WASA Lahore Managing Director (MD) Ghufran Ahmed visited Johar Town to review the newly deployed infrastructure and inspect the centralised device management dashboard. During the visit, Director Planning and Evaluation (P&E) Mudassar Javed delivered an in-depth technical briefing to the MD, outlining the operational mechanics of the telemetry network, real-data streaming, and system performance parameters.
Officials noted that the smart meters are being rigorously tracked via the device management dashboard to ensure optimal efficiency and uptime.
Under the new framework, consumers are billed strictly according to their actual water usage, fostering a culture of conservation and accountability. To bridge the gap between consumers and utility providers, WASA has integrated the system with the Punjab WASA mobile app.
Through the application, residents can monitor their daily water consumption trends in real time, access and review detailed meter reading histories, and view and download water bills directly from their mobile devices.
WASA leadership emphasised that the modern infrastructure plays a critical role in curbing resource loss. “The ultrasonic meters are already proving effective in preventing widespread water wastage, deterring unauthorised water theft, and eliminating illegal connections. Furthermore, real-time data feeds enable a far more accurate assessment of fluctuating urban water demand and supply patterns.”
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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