Lynchburg Launches New Water Usage Tracking App
Local businesses and residents can now use the EyeOnWater app to monitor consumption and detect leaks in real time.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Utilities
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Lynchburg Water Resources has launched the EyeOnWater mobile application, allowing residents to track usage and receive leak alerts. The platform operates on data from the city's new network of 20,000 cellular-read water meters.
Why it matters
The utility transition addresses outdated infrastructure, providing property owners with real-time data to identify costly leaks earlier. This digital shift modernizes water management for local businesses and residents.
The city has completed the installation of 20,000 cellular-read meters over a five-year period. Only 75 meters now remain to be upgraded before the project is fully realized.
The players
Lynchburg Water Resources
The municipal department responsible for managing water infrastructure and utility services in Lynchburg.
The details
The application functions by syncing with cellular-read meters to provide granular usage tracking and automated leak detection alerts. This transition replaces aging mechanical meter technology and legacy software systems. Property owners can monitor consumption trends through the app, shifting from manual or estimated billing to data-driven usage oversight.
Timeline
2018: Lynchburg Water Resources initiated the utility meter upgrade project.
2021-2026: The city installed 20,000 cellular-read water meters.
October 2026: The EyeOnWater application launched for public access.
Market Landscape
This rollout follows the widespread industry adoption of Advanced Metering Infrastructure recommended by the American Water Works Association. The initiative marks a final stage in upgrading city utilities to modern, cellular-based communication standards.
Commercial property owners should register for the app to monitor for high-consumption spikes that often indicate hidden plumbing leaks. Tracking these metrics can help businesses adjust operations to mitigate water costs.
The takeaway
Operators should use the new application to set up custom alerts for continuous flow, which is the most reliable signal of an active leak. Monitor your consumption data over the next billing cycle to establish a baseline for your facility.
Further reading
For broader trends in infrastructure, see Utilities.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSET.
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