# Smart Water Networks Badger Meter's Beacon Advanced Metering Analytics Intuitively Detects Leaks By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badger-meter References: [environmentalleader](http://www.environmentalleader.com/2015/05/13/smart-water-network-saves-uc-merced-more-han-1m-gallons-of-water-annually/) & [badgermeter](http://www.badgermeter.com/Solutions/Advanced-Metering-Analytics.aspx) Badger Meter has created a smart water network -- [Beacon Advanced Metering Analytics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-sanitation-device) -- that detects leaks in a building in order to address wastage as quickly as possible. Implemented by the [University of California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-device-1), the system has already helped save several million of gallons through its near real-time data. Since the university is located in the Central Valley, one of the driest regions in California, this is a great advancement. Environmental Leader writes, "Last month the city of Santa Fe chose Badger Meter’s Beacon [smart water meter system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meter-testing) for full installation across all of it water meter endpoints, including both residential and commercial customers." It uses a managed solution approach and two-way communications — plus fixed and cellular networks — to deliver a simple yet powerful end-to-end solution to the water waste problem. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Water Networks:** Badger Meter's Beacon Advanced Metering Analytics Intuitively Detects Leaks. - **Real-time Water Data:** Near real-time data helps address water wastage quickly. - **Managed Solution Approach:** Using a managed solution approach with two-way communications to solve the water waste problem. ### Where This Applies - **Water Management:** The smart water network industry can benefit from implementing advanced metering analytics to detect and address leaks efficiently. - **Environmental Technology:** The environmental technology industry can leverage real-time water data to create innovative solutions for water conservation and waste reduction. - **Smart City Infrastructure:** Cities can adopt the managed solution approach to water waste by implementing smart water networks that use technology to improve water management and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whole-Home Smart Water Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moen-smart-water-network.md) - [Leak-Detecting Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-water-monitor.md) - [Automatic Leak-Prevention Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor.md) - [AI-Enhanced Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor-and-shutoff.md) - [Smart Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivint-water-sensor.md) - [Water Leak Detection Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leak-detection-technology1.md) - [Water Meter Testing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meter-testing.md) - [In-Shower Water Meters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-bergvattnet.md) - [Wireless Water Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-leak-sensor-1.md)