Water Board to test RFID meters in three areas

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) has decided to install 'automated water meters' on a pilot basis in three areas in the city. These meters, which work with radio frequency technology, will help the board collect meter readings online. Currently, the meters are operated manually, with an official visiting the households and issuing bills based on the noted readings. The Water Board has selected three areas in three Operation and Maintenance (O&M) divisions — Chintal Basthi in Red Hills (O&M IV), SR Nagar in Banjara Hills (O&M VI) and Gachibowli division in O&M XV.