Severn Trent Exceeds Leak Reduction Targets With Innovative Itron Water Solutions

Faced with growing climate disruption and rising water scarcity, Severn Trent—one of the UK’s largest water utilities—is tackling the challenge through its ambitious Green Recovery Program. Central to this effort is the deployment of Itron’s innovative smart water metering solutions, including 400,000 meters equipped with Cyble™ 5 RF modules and the cloud-based Temetra™ platform. These technologies provide real-time data on water usage and leak detection, enabling Severn Trent to reduce water loss by over 6 million liters—2 million from infrastructure leaks and 4 million from customer-side leaks. By analyzing hourly consumption patterns and providing customers with personalized insights, Severn Trent not only enhances conservation but also delivers more accurate billing and faster leak notifications—cutting response time by up to 182 days.

Durable, cost-effective, and easy to deploy, the Cyble 5 modules thrive even in harsh field conditions. This digital transformation is helping Severn Trent exceed consumption reduction goals while educating the public, lowering operational costs, and protecting valuable water resources for future generations. The case exemplifies how smart technologies can drive both environmental and operational impact in the utilities sector.