Karachi Launches Smart Water Metering System

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation has launched a citywide bulk flow metering system in a major move to modernise Karachi’s water supply network.

Officials say the initiative will bring transparency, efficiency, and data-driven management to the city’s long-troubled water distribution system.

The new technology enables real-time monitoring, allowing authorities to accurately track water supply and identify shortages or leakages.

The project is being implemented under the Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project with support from the Sindh government and financial backing from the World Bank.

It aims to tackle key issues such as unequal distribution, water losses, and inefficient billing.

As part of the plan, around 100 monitoring chambers have been set up across the city, while advanced ultrasonic flow meters, introduced in Pakistan for the first time, will measure water flow with high accuracy using sound wave technology.

During the pilot phase, meters are being installed at 43 major locations, including Ajmer Pump House, Nagan Chowrangi, University Reservoirs, and Korangi Model Park.

The system will provide real-time data to ensure fair distribution among residential, commercial, and industrial users.

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab said the lack of a proper measurement system had long affected water distribution and revenue collection.

He added that the new system would help establish a transparent and equitable billing mechanism.

Authorities plan to expand the project in phases, eventually extending metering to commercial, industrial, and domestic consumers.

Once fully operational, the system is expected to create a comprehensive digital record of water supply, improving accountability and sustainability in Karachi’s water management.