By Itron, Inc.
Publication Date: 2025-11-18 13:45:00
Northumbrian Water to deploy 330,000 Itron water terminals by 2029 in North East region
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, is collaborating with Northumbria Water Limited (NWL), a leading water supplier in the North East of England, to modernize the company’s water distribution system. NWL will deploy 330,000 Itron Aquadis+ volumetric water meters equipped with Cyble 5 multi-connectivity communication modules by 2029 to easily and efficiently capture accurate data and manage your water network. The collaboration with NWL marks Itron’s third Cyble 5 contract in the UK, highlighting Itron’s momentum and growing presence in the UK water sector.
Water companies in the UK are subject to strict water leak reduction targets set by Ofwat, the water sector regulator in England and Wales. These goals have led several water utilities, such as NWL, to upgrade their infrastructure and digitally transform their service territories by implementing Itron’s Cyble 5 solution. Deployment of Itron water meters and Cyble 5 modules for NWL is currently underway and is expected to be complete by 2029.
As part of NWL’s 2025 to 2030 business plan, the utility aims to maintain its leading customer service position in England’s water sector, as well as ensuring a reliable and consistent water supply for the future. To achieve this, NWL is deploying water terminals equipped with multi-connectivity communication modules. Connected via the LoRaWAN network provided by Itron partner Connexin, the solution enables seamless communication between water customers and the utility. Water meter data is collected at hourly intervals, with 15-minute intervals between 1 and 3 a.m., to improve leak reporting and improve billing accuracy through accurate data collection. This also allows NWL to sponsor educational campaigns that encourage consumers to reduce water use and help create a more sustainable environment.
“Itron’s Cyble 5 solution helps Northumbrian Water provide our customers with near real-time data on their water usage, helping them make informed decisions to conserve water and reduce their bills. At the same time, it allows us to detect and repair leaks more quickly, minimize water loss and interruptions, and ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources, helping to protect the environment for future generations.” said Gary Adams, head of metering operations at Northumbrian Water Limited.
