🚰 ORVIWO x Semtech: Transforming Puerto Rico’s Water Infrastructure with Smart Metering & LoRaWAN Technology

ORVIWO and Semtech introduce LoRaWAN-enabled Smart Water Metering to Puerto Rico, bringing real-time monitoring, leak detection, and next-generation water infrastructure.

Published by ORVIWO LLC — Carolina, Puerto Rico

Prevention | Orchestration | Visibility

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Introduction: A New Era for Puerto Rico’s Water Management

Puerto Rico is facing a historic opportunity. With AAA’s multi-billion-dollar modernization program — and FEMA’s $711 million allocation for advanced smart meters — the island is preparing for the most significant upgrade to its water infrastructure in decades.

As the world shifts toward IoT-enabled water intelligence, ORVIWO LLC is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Semtech’s LoRa® and LoRaWAN® technology portfolio, bringing next-generation Smart Water Metering and Leak Detection to Puerto Rico.

This collaboration combines ORVIWO’s Tactical IT engineering, Semtech’s industry-leading LoRa® technology, and the urgent need for real-time, resilient, and efficient water operations across the island.

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Why Puerto Rico Needs Smart Water Metering Now

Puerto Rico’s water system faces challenges that impact every resident and business:

• Aging underground infrastructure

• High levels of Non-Revenue Water (NRW)

• Limited visibility into consumption and anomalies

• Manual meter reading across 1.3–1.4M locations

• Slow leak detection in remote or inaccessible areas

• Pressure inconsistencies in mountainous and coastal zones

• Service interruptions during emergencies

These challenges reduce efficiency, increase operational costs, and contribute to unnecessary water loss.

With AAA already transitioning from mechanical meters to ultrasonic intelligent systems, the timing for advanced IoT-based monitoring has never been better.

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The ORVIWO + Semtech Solution

Together, ORVIWO and Semtech are deploying a Smart Water Monitoring Ecosystem powered by:

• LoRaWAN® long-range wireless networks

• Battery-powered flow, pressure, and leak sensors

• Near real-time consumption analytics

• Semtech AirLink XR60/XR80 backhaul for remote stations

• ORVIWO’s cloud-based bilingual dashboards and alerting

This platform delivers continuous water intelligence — without requiring wiring, trenching, or cellular-dependent devices that drain power quickly.

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What Makes LoRaWAN® Ideal for Puerto Rico?

Semtech LoRaWAN technology provides unique advantages for island-wide deployments:

✔ 10–20 year battery life for smart meters and sensors

Perfect for underground or hard-to-reach locations.

✔ Kilometer-level wireless range

Ideal for Puerto Rico’s mountains, valleys, and dense urban zones.

✔ Underground and indoor penetration

Something traditional cellular struggles with.

✔ Exceptionally low power consumption

Supports minute-level reporting without draining battery life.

✔ Resilience during disasters

Continues transmitting even when other networks fail.

✔ Built for large-scale utility operations

Supports millions of messages per day on a single LoRaWAN network.

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Smart Water Applications Now Live in Puerto Rico

1. Smart Water Metering (AMI)

ORVIWO integrates LoRa-enabled ultrasonic meters for:

• Accurate consumption tracking

• Automated daily/hourly readings

• Billing transparency

2. Leak Detection & Water Loss Prevention

Sensors detect:

• Pipe bursts

• Slow leaks

• Underground seepage

• Continuous flow events

• Mechanical failures

Alerts go directly to AAA or facility engineers.

3. Pressure & Flow Monitoring

Ensures:

• Stable distribution

• Prevention of pressure-induced line breaks

• Efficient pump station operations

4. Water Quality Monitoring

Sensors can report:

• Temperature

• Turbidity

• Chlorine levels

• Anomalous conditions

5. Critical Infrastructure Monitoring

Protecting:

• Pumping stations

• Tanks

• Treatment plants

• Long-distance pipelines

• Secured government facilities

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Case Study: How LoRaWAN Saves Water — The Global Model

Semtech’s LoRaWAN technology is already proven worldwide through partners such as APANA:

• 20–25% reduction in water use

• ROI in less than 18 months

• 500+ million gallons saved

• Deployed across 500+ Costco locations in North America

ORVIWO is bringing this same level of transformation to Puerto Rico.

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How ORVIWO Deploys Smart Water Systems on the Island

Step 1 — Engineering Assessment

Evaluate sensor placement, gateway locations, and backhaul strategies.

Step 2 — LoRaWAN Deployment

Install gateways on rooftops, towers, or underground vaults.

Step 3 — Sensor Installation

Battery-powered devices installed in minutes by local technicians.

Step 4 — Cloud Integration & Analytics

ORVIWO activates bilingual dashboards with real-time monitoring.

Step 5 — Alerts, Response & Optimization

Teams receive instant notifications with step-by-step guidance.

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Designed for Puerto Rico’s Realities

ORVIWO’s system is engineered for the island’s unique conditions:

• Hurricanes & power outages

• Remote rural areas with weak cellular coverage

• High humidity & corrosion

• Underground meter pits

• Condado high-rises

• Mountainous northern sectors

• Island-wide municipal networks

This is a resilient, climate-aware, and mission-critical smart water solution.

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A Strategic Opportunity for AAA, Municipalities & Private Sector

This partnership directly supports:

AAA’s $790M Advanced Metering Initiative

LoRaWAN integrates seamlessly with AMI systems.

Municipal Resilience Programs

Detect leaks in public buildings, parks, and community centers.

Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)

Hospitals, airports, fire stations, schools, and government facilities.

Private Sector Efficiency

Hotels, malls, industrial plants, farms, universities, and corporate campuses.

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Why ORVIWO?

Born in Puerto Rico, built for Puerto Rico

Local engineering, local response, local commitment.

⚡ Tactical IT Expertise

From LoRaWAN IoT to Semtech XR routers to emergency communications.

🔒 Security & Reliability

Aligned with CISA, FEMA, PRITS, and USACE standards.

🛰️ Resilient Connectivity

Support for cellular, LoRaWAN, GNSS, Starlink, and secure VPNs.

🛠️ Deployment at Scale

Island-wide field teams and technical partners.

♾ ORVIWO Vision

Prevention | Orchestration | Visibility — always protecting the island’s lifeline systems.

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Conclusion: The Smart Water Revolution Begins Now

Puerto Rico stands at a turning point for water resilience.

Through the partnership between ORVIWO and Semtech, the island can now deploy a state-of-the-art Smart Water Monitoring ecosystem that:

• Reduces water loss

• Protects infrastructure

• Lowers operating costs

• Improves service quality

• Strengthens emergency readiness

• And ensures sustainable resource management

This is more than technology.

It is the future of water security in Puerto Rico.

ORVIWO is ready. Puerto Rico is ready.

Let’s build the island’s next-generation water infrastructure — together.

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