Company Begins Pay-as-You-Go Program to Replace Water Meters

The units contain visual, rotational and vibrational sensors that connect to Olea’s back-end software, which in turn uses AI and machine learning algorithms — the “edge computing” component — to identify how a meter is inaccurate, and how it might be fixed.

The company is pitching the program as a way for local governments to generate revenue in the face of impending budget cuts due to shutdowns from COVID-19, without pinching residents who may already be struggling.