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Sharjah installs 9,129 new smart water meters, replaces 9,734 from January to July

From Gulf Today · () English

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  • The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority installed 9,129 smart water meters and replaced 9,734 others across the emirate from January through July 2026.
  • The emirate now has more than 380,000 smart water meters, while laboratories tested 39,746 meters during the seven-month period.
  • SEWA said the work supports digital transformation, measurement accuracy and more efficient water services.

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority installed 9,129 new smart water meters and replaced 9,734 meters across the Emirate of Sharjah from January through the end of July 2026.

The total number of smart water meters in the emirate has now surpassed 380,000. During the same seven-month period, SEWA laboratories tested 39,746 meters to verify that they were operating properly.

SEWA said the work forms part of its strategic plan to advance digital transformation and develop water-sector infrastructure. Engineer Faisal Al Serkal, director of the Water Department, said the project aims to ensure accurate measurement and improve the efficiency of water services.

The authority also said it is applying high quality standards to provide reliable services, strengthen the water distribution network, improve service quality, protect natural resources and increase customer satisfaction.

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