Belo Horizonte — Brazil

Water Submetering at Mercado Central:
Brazil's First AMI Project in Commercial Properties

In February 2011, the iconic Mercado Central de Belo Horizonte became the first commercial establishment in Brazil to implement an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for water submetering — setting a national benchmark for smart water management in high-traffic commercial environments.

Sector Commercial
Protocol wMBus
Duration 14+ years
Year 2011 — present
SINCE 2011 METERS 390 YEARS LIVE 14+ FIRST IN BR AMI LANDMARK
Project Scope

A pioneer project — still running 14 years later.

1
Mercado Central
390
Volumetric Water Meters
8sec
Data Transmission Interval
14+ yrs
Continuous System Operation
wMBus protocol · Brazil's first AMI project in commercial properties · live since Feb 2011
01 / CHALLENGE

Be first. Set the national benchmark.

In February 2011, the iconic Mercado Central de Belo Horizonte became the first commercial establishment in Brazil to implement an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for water submetering. This pioneering project set a national benchmark for smart water management in high-traffic commercial environments.

  • Deploy AMI technology in a commercial setting — a first for Brazil.
  • Enable near real-time monitoring across hundreds of shops in a high-traffic marketplace.
  • Provide prompt leak detection and accurate individual billing for every single tenant.
02 / SOLUTION

390 meters. 8-second pulses. 14 years uptime.

A total of 390 volumetric meters were installed, each equipped with radiofrequency modules using the wMBus communication protocol, configured to transmit water consumption data every 8 seconds.

This high-frequency data transmission enabled near real-time monitoring of usage across all shops, ensuring prompt leak detection and accurate individual billing. Since the project's inception, WiserMeter's platform — operated through its partner seuConsumo — has provided uninterrupted monthly management and analytics.

As of May 2025, with the batteries nearing the end of their life cycle after more than 14 years of continuous operation, replacement planning is underway — upgrading all metering kits to the latest hardware generation while maintaining full compatibility with WiserMeter's infrastructure.

03 / KEY RESULTS

Durability, reliability, and decision-grade data.

This long-running project highlights the durability and reliability of the technology — and demonstrates the value of high-frequency consumption data in managing water use in complex, multi-user environments like traditional marketplaces.

National Benchmark

Brazil's first AMI project in commercial properties — a milestone for the entire submetering industry.

Proven Durability

14+ years of uninterrupted operation — radiofrequency modules still transmitting reliably.

Real-Time Insights

8-second data transmission enables near real-time monitoring across hundreds of shops.

Fair Individual Billing

Accurate per-tenant data ensures fair, transparent billing for every shop owner in the market.

A Legacy of Innovation

14 years live.
And still pioneering.

Backed by over a decade of continuous operation at one of Brazil's most iconic landmarks, WiserMeter offers a reliable, scalable, and flexible solution for real-time utility management — proven in the field, ready for whatever comes next.

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