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Here are two potential disadvantages to using smart water meters:
Low mobile signal affects performance: Some smart water meters communicate through mobile networks. If the area has a low mobile signal, this could affect data transfer to the service provider.
Not yet supported by all service providers: As of now, not all utility companies and municipalities, the world-over, are able to support smart water meters.
CHALLENGES IN SMART WATER METERING
Although there are many benefits and opportunities the smart metering delivers, the adoption is very slow due to high costs, technology limitations, regulatory frameworks, and others.
Major drawbacks include;
High deployment and maintenance costs
Lack of sufficient infrastructure to support smart metering
Lack of skills
Interoperability issues
Weak communication signals in some locations
Power cabling challenges in confined and remote locations
Limited network reach
Despite the benefits of wireless technologies, there could be a few challenges, especially with meters installed in the basements or locations with weak signals. Also, the lack of compatible devices is a challenge if existing wired or wireless infrastructure does not support the transmission technologies
Just some of the disadvantages to be overcome for smart meters