10 Water Meter Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for water meters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 water meter manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked water meter companies as of November, 2024: 1.QUNDIS GmbH, 2.Badger Meter, Inc., 3.Neptune.
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What Is a Water Meter?
A water meter is an instrument used to measure and record water consumption, typically in municipal water supply systems. It is essential for calculating tap water usage fees and is regulated under the Measurement Act. Water meters must be produced by manufacturers authorized as specific measuring instrument production sites, and they have set expiration dates after which they cannot be used for fee determination.
Authorized production sites can be verified on the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's website.
Uses of Water Meters
Water meters are commonly used in residential and commercial settings. In residences, they are installed in easily accessible areas like entrances or basements. Meter readings, conducted monthly or more frequently by local authorities, are used to calculate water bills. For corporations, water meters are installed on both supply and intake lines for accurate billing and usage tracking.
Non-certified water meters can be used for non-billing purposes, such as in factory line management and other applications where no charges are involved.
Principle of Water Meters
Water meters are a type of flow meter.
The impeller-type flow meter is widely used for measuring water flow. In this meter, water flow rotates an impeller, with the rotation rate indicating the flow rate. This direct measurement method requires no external power and is highly accurate for tap water, which typically contains minimal impurities.
Electromagnetic flow meters are another option, particularly suitable for tap water due to its conductivity. They work by applying an electromagnetic force perpendicular to the flow and measuring the resulting electromotive force. While they require external power, many models include batteries that last for the meter's specified lifespan.
List of 10 Water Meter Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
Sort by Features
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- Company Size: largest first
- Year Founded: oldest first
- Year Founded: earliest first
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- United States of America
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- Italy
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Badger Meter, Inc.
Water Meters
Manufacturer Overview
Badger Meter, Inc. was founded in 1905 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Badger Meter is a manufacturer and marketer of flow measurement, quality, control, and communication solutions in the United States and globally. Badger Meter serves several industries including water treatment, water distribution, aviation, concrete production. Badger Meter offers utility water solutions and commercial & industrial solutions product segments. Together they include products such as meters, software, diagnostics, and quality monitoring.
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Neptune
Water Meters
Manufacturer Overview
Neptune was established in 1892 and is now a manufacturer and provider of water utility technology solutions. The company provides water meters, data collection systems, endpoints, and registers, including the MACH 10 Ultrasonic water meter, R900 Gateway, Belt Clip Transceiver (BCT), and E-CODER. It also offers software to leverage AMR/AMI data, such as the Neptune 360 and N_SIGHT Host Module. The company's water solutions are designed and engineered with the client's specific needs to deliver safe and clean water and minimize water loss. Likewise, it serves water utilities in many industries in the US and worldwide.
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Sensus
Water Meters
Manufacturer Overview
Sensus, a Xylem brand, is a manufacturer of smart metering solutions for water, gas, and electric utilities headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina. The company offers electricity meters, mechanical water meters, ultrasonic meters, radio frequency (RF) meters, and thermal mass meters. It also provides communication networks, including cellular, wireless, and satellite-based networks, and software products such as AutomationControl Software and AutoRead Software, enabling various utilities to manage smart metering systems. The company extends remotely managed products and solutions that deliver time and accurate data for commercial utilities, cooperatives, and municipalities.
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Kamstrup
Smart water meters & devices
Manufacturer Overview
Kamstrup is a global manufacturer of system solutions for smart energy and water metering, established in 1946 in Skanderborg, Denmark. The company offers a wide range of water meters for both residential and commercial applications, as well as heat meters for measuring the consumption of district heating and other thermal energy sources. It also offers electricity meters, meter reading devices, and data analytics software for smart water metering. It is accredited by Soliditet’s credit assessment system. It ensures clean water and energy while serving domestic, commercial, and industrial customers.
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Azbil Kimmon Co., Ltd
Water Meter
Manufacturer Overview
Azbil Kimmon Co. Ltd., established in 1904 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of water and gas appliances and is a member of the Azbil Group. Some of its gas appliances include mass flow meters, gas alarms, and instrumentation-related equipment. Its water appliances include water meters, meter connection fittings, and instrumentation systems. The company also offers a smart metering service that overlays electricity, water, and gas data and helps in trend and pattern analysis. The company is ISO/IEC 27001 certified, and more than five of its branches are ISO 14001 certified.
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ZENNER INTERNATIONAL GMBH & CO.KG
Water Meters
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Norgas Controls Inc.
Water Meters
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B METERS srl
Water Metering
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QUNDIS GmbH
WATER METERS
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Water Meter Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | QUNDIS GmbH |
18.8%
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| 2 | Badger Meter, Inc. |
14.9%
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| 3 | Neptune |
12.1%
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| 4 | WaterTech |
9.9%
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| 5 | ZENNER INTERNATIONAL GMBH & CO.KG |
9.6%
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| 6 | Sensus |
9.0%
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| 7 | Norgas Controls Inc. |
7.7%
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| 8 | Kamstrup |
7.1%
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| 9 | Azbil Kimmon Co., Ltd |
6.5%
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| 10 | B METERS srl |
4.4%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the water meter page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
- Kamstrup: 1946 (78 years ago)
Company with a History
- Kamstrup: 1946 (78 years ago)
Water Meter Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of Water Meter Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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3 | 60.0% |
Denmark
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1 | 20.0% |
Italy
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1 | 20.0% |
