Static Metering - Where Accuracy Meets ROI
Modernize your water system with meters that deliver accuracy, insight, and long-term savings.
Smarter metering for stronger utilities
Xylem's Sensus static meters are engineered for utility leaders who need more than a reading—they need a return. Unlike mechanical meters, which may seem cost-effective up front but carry hidden costs, Sensus static meters have no moving parts to wear down and deliver sustained accuracy, zero maintenance, and data you can act on. Whether your goal is to reduce non-revenue water, recover lost revenue, or strengthen service delivery, static metering is a smarter long-term investment.
Avoid the hidden costs of mechanical metering
Mechanical meters may look more affordable upfront—but the hidden costs add up fast. Inaccuracy, degradation, maintenance, truck rolls, and lost revenue can drain your budget. Sensus static meters eliminate those risks with:
- Consistent accuracy over 20+ years - no recalibration required
- The ability to capture low flows that mechanical meters miss
- Maintenance-free design - no moving parts to degrade
- Smart alarms for faster leak response, reverse flow, and tampering
- Optimally designed for AMI platforms and analytics, providing consistent performance and actionable insights
The right meter for every application
iPERL®+
iPERL+ detects flow accurately down to 0.03 gallons per minute, with a 20-year warranty and no required maintenance. It features integrated alarms for customer leaks, reverse flow, and tampering, and supports secure two-way communication with up to 120 days of logged hourly data.
ally®
ally includes built-in pressure and temperature sensing, along with a remote 3-state valve that enables full open, closed, and reduced flow control. It delivers enhanced accuracy at low flows -starting as low as 0.03 gallons per minute - and maintains performance over the life of the meter. Smart alarms provide actionable alerts for leaks, pressure drops, temperature fluctuations, and other critical events.
Cordonel®
Cordonel offers unmatched installation flexibility, requiring no upstream or downstream straight pipe - even in complex configurations with 90-degree bends. It captures both low and high flows with guaranteed accuracy over the life of the product, using patented technology with three flow channels for precise measurement. The meter logs 180 days of hourly data on usage, pressure, and temperature, and operates maintenance-free with a 20-year battery and warranty.
The business case for static metering
Every meter should work for your utility - not against it. Static meters don’t just reduce O&M—they deliver measurable returns:
- Mechanical meters can underreport 3–10% of usage due to low flows and accuracy degradation, costing revenue year over year
- Static meters avoid truck rolls, recalibration, and part replacements
- 20-year reporting accuracy avoids need for early retirement and meter replacement
- Advanced alerts reduce downtime and improve response to customer issues
- Data granularity supports system modeling, rate setting, and equity in billing
Read the full business case
Mechanical meters may look cheaper up front - but the hidden costs add up fast. Download our new white paper, Beyond the spin: Why static meters outperform mechanical, and discover how static metering delivers unmatched accuracy, reliability, and ROI for your utility.
More than a metering upgrade
When paired with the FlexNet® Communication Network and our robust software solutions, your static meters become part of a powerful digital ecosystem:
- Real-time visibility across your network
- Integration with billing and customer portals
- Support for pressure management, vDMA and DMA design, and asset planning
- Enhanced leak detection and event-based alerts