Dhaara Smart

Dhaara Smart

The Dhaara Smart ultrasonic water flow meter is a battery-powered device that can measure water flow, collect water usage data, detect tampering, and send updates via text, email, or web interface.

Product description Brand name and product description

Dhaara Smart by Kritsnam Technologies is a commercialized telemetry-capable, battery-powered water flow meter that may be used for groundwater metering, water auditing for businesses, smart water utilities, and smart irrigation. The device includes weather protection, an LCD display, patented IoT, multi-year battery life, tamper-proof design, and ultrasonic meteorologic sensing. 

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

India

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Kritsnam Technologies is the main manufacturer, while IIT Kanpur developed the product.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~ $387.88 USD (30,999 Indian RupeesConverted on September 2022 for a 6” meter

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Proline Promag 10 HART offers a range of pipe system integrated flow meter sizes that are not wireless or battery-powered. 

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Target users include those who use this technology for groundwater extraction per CGWA 2020 guidelines, water treatment facilities, RO plants, water auditing for businesses, water distribution within the industrial, commercial, or residential sectors, and smart irrigation and rainwater harvesting purposes.

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