The meter reading in the traditional container terminals using manual meter reading method,is inefficiency,cannot timely monitor pipeline leakage fault.Combining with automatic meter reading requirements in the automated container terminal,the traditional port area present situation and the reasons of the loss of water are analyzed.Based on the application experience of remote water meter in real estate projects,and according to the characteristics of the automation area,the remote water meter in automation function within the port area system and framework are defined,and its application effect is analyzed.The remote water meter system in Yangshan port phase IV project,has fundamentally solved a series of problems of the traditional meter reading.The automation terminal water system management modes provids a good example in the future.