U.S. Smart Water Metering Market Strong CAGR 11.9%, Market Outlook 2025-2034: Growth, Trends, and Future Market Size Forecast | Key Players:- Landis+Gyr, B Meters, Neptune Technology Group, Aclara Technologies.

The smart water meters market is projected to reach USD 9.13 billion by 2030 from an estimated USD 4.53 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 11.9% between 2024 and 2030. These smart water meters are expected to gain market share with the increasing investment in non-revenue water reduction, monitoring of consumption, and waste management. The market exhibits promising growth, given the increasing demand for water conservation, infrastructure modernization, and digitalization of utilities.

DataM Intelligence unveils its latest report on the " Smart Water Metering Market size 2026," offering an in-depth analysis of market trends, growth drivers, competitive landscape, and regional dynamics. The study covers market size in value and volume, CAGR forecasts, and emerging opportunities that can guide businesses in seizing growth potential and crafting winning strategies. Packed with data-driven insights on current developments and future trends, this report is essential for companies aiming to stay ahead in the competitive Market.

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United States: Key Industry Developments (2025)

✅ December 2025: Expanded utility deployments for IoT-enabled smart water meters were reported across several U.S. municipalities, with water utilities accelerating AMI and LPWAN meter rollouts to improve real-time data monitoring, leak detection, and automated billing amid rising infrastructure modernization efforts.

✅ October 2025: Integration of advanced AMI communications and cloud analytics by major U.S. smart meter vendors enhanced smart water management solutions, enabling improved demand forecasting and non-revenue water reduction for utility partners expanding networked meter systems across service territories.

✅ Mid-2025: Pilot programs deploying ultrasonic smart water meters with predictive analytics gained traction in drought-impacted states such as California and Texas, where utilities tested high-accuracy sensors and mobile connectivity for more responsive consumption insights and leak alerts.

Asia Pacific / Japan: Key Industry Developments (2025)

✅ September 2025: Azbil Kammon announced a collaboration with Kamstrup to advance next-generation ultrasonic smart water meters tailored for Japan's aging water infrastructure, with plans to launch enhanced leak detection and machine-learning cloud services for utilities in 2026.

✅ July 2025: Growing shift toward AMI systems and IoT interoperability was documented across Japan's smart water meter projects, aligning with smart city initiatives and improving bidirectional data communication between meters and utility platforms for efficient consumption tracking.

✅ Early 2025: Japan's water utilities accelerated smart meter deployments to meet sustainability and water conservation goals, emphasizing upgrades from legacy AMR to two-way AMI technologies that support real-time monitoring and analytics for leak prevention and resource optimization.

Latest M&A Activity:-

✅ June 2025: Diehl Metering completed the acquisition of Nanjing K&J's smart water meter business, expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific smart water metering market and strengthening its manufacturing footprint for IoT-enabled meters and AMI solutions, enabling broader regional deployment and product reach.

✅ June 2025: Xylem Inc. acquired Aquiba, a provider of residential smart metering analytics, to integrate Aquiba's software capabilities into Xylem's digital solutions suite for smart water metering, enhancing utility data insight platforms and bolstering Xylem's competitive positioning in smart network services.

✅ April 2025: Elster (a global metering solutions provider) finalized the acquisition of Aclara Technologies' smart water metering division, delivering end-to-end utility meter coverage and expanding Elster's North American product portfolio in smart water metering and advanced metering infrastructure.

Key Players:-
Landis+Gyr | B Meters | Neptune Technology Group | Aclara Technologies | Datamatic | Badger Meter | Kamstrup | Zenner | Xylem inc and Arad Group.

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Key Growth Drivers
◾ Rising water scarcity pressures utilities to adopt smart meters for real-time leak detection and 20-30% consumption reduction.

◾ Government regulations enforce AMI deployment, offering incentives for conservation amid 38% urban efficiency gains.

◾ IoT and AI enable predictive maintenance, cutting operational costs by 33% via remote data analytics.

◾ Urban expansion strains infrastructure, boosting demand for automated billing and distribution optimization.

◾ Sustainability initiatives drive 47% AMI adoption in smart city projects worldwide.

Regional Highlights:-

North America commands the largest share of the smart water meters market, estimated at around 39% in recent assessments, driven by advanced utility infrastructure, smart city initiatives, regulatory mandates for water conservation, and high adoption in the US and Canada.​

Europe follows as the second-largest region, benefiting from stringent EU sustainability directives, widespread AMI deployments in countries like Germany, the UK, and France, and growing focus on non-revenue water reduction, though exact shares vary amid robust expansion.​

Asia Pacific ranks third in market share, yet exhibits the fastest growth potential with elevated CAGRs in nations such as China, India, and Japan, fueled by rapid urbanization, government-backed smart infrastructure projects, and escalating water scarcity challenges.

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Market Segmentation-

-By Application: Residential Leads with 42.5%
Residential applications dominate the global smart water metering market with 42.5% share in 2025, driven by high-volume household consumption tracking and government mandates for water conservation in urban areas.​
Commercial segments follow at 32.1%, supporting billing efficiency in offices and retail spaces, while industrial holds 25.4%, focused on process optimization and leak detection in manufacturing.

-By Meter Type: Ultrasonic Meters at 38.2%
Ultrasonic meters capture 38.2% market share in 2026, prized for their accuracy in low-flow detection and maintenance-free operation without moving parts.
Electromagnetic meters account for 33.7%, excelling in conductive fluids for large-scale utility use, and mechanical meters retain 28.1% due to cost-effectiveness in legacy infrastructure upgrades.

-By Technology: AMI Dominates with 54.7%
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) commands 54.7% share by 2035 projections from 2026 baselines, enabling two-way communication and real-time analytics for utilities.
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) holds 45.3%, valued for its simpler drive-by or walk-by reading compatibility with existing networks.

-By Component: Meters & Accessories at 51.3%
Meters and accessories lead with 51.3% in 2025, forming the core hardware for deployment across utilities.
Communications networks follow at 28.4%, supporting data transmission, while IT solutions take 20.3%, powering software for analytics and billing integration.

FAQ'S

FAQ 1: What is driving the adoption of smart water meters globally?
The adoption of smart water meters is driven by rising water scarcity, the need to reduce non-revenue water, increasing urbanization, and government mandates for smart infrastructure. Utilities are also adopting smart meters to enable real-time monitoring, accurate billing, and improved leak detection.

FAQ 2: How do smart water meters benefit utilities and consumers?
Smart water meters help utilities optimize water distribution, detect leaks early, lower operational costs, and enhance demand forecasting. For consumers, they provide transparent billing, real-time usage insights, and support water conservation through better consumption awareness

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