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JUN 24, 2021 DIGITEUM TEAM

SMART WATER MANAGEMENT BIG DATA,  IOT

Water scarcity will directly affect nearly 20% of the human population by 2025,
according to several UN reports, and indirectly influence the rest of the planet’s
inhabitants as well as economies and the whole ecosystems.

Smart water systems based on the combination of Internet of Things, big data
and AI technologies can help stop these predictions from happening and undo
the damage the imprudent usage of water resources has already caused.

Let’s learn how exactly smart water systems impact the consumption,
conservation and quality of water resources on the planet.

Smart water management (SWM)

meaning

Smart water management requires the integration of systems and a complex of

measures to monitor, control and regulate the usage and quality of water
resources as well as maintain the associated equipment (pipes, pumps, etc.).

There's a wide range of hardware and software instruments, including sensors,

meters, data processing and visualization tools, actuators and web and mobile
controls connecting people with water systems.

Let’s learn about the technologies behind smart water management systems in
more detail.

Modern smart water technologies

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Today, smart water technology brings transparency and improved control to the
whole water supply chain starting from a freshwater reservoir to wastewater
collecting and recycling.

This category includes IoT devices for water management, systems and
software tools that help optimize production, distribution and consumption of
water and enable smart water treatment practices.

Sensors

Sensors have broad applications in smart water management due to their great
diversity and purposes. In a very basic water supply chain, sensors measure:

the quality of raw catchment water, the chemical composition in the water after treatment
and wastewater, etc.

changing quantity in the storage reservoir,

pressure on the pipes in the distribution pipeline,

wear of the equipment and machinery that process and distribute water to end-users,
and more.

Using the data collected by IoT water sensors, managers at different points of
the water supply chain receive key insights into the changing conditions of water
resources and equipment and can take data-driven corrective measures on
demand.

Smart meters and monitoring systems

Smart meters and monitoring hubs allow real-time water consumption

measuring, help identify overly excessive usage and waste points as well as
correct usage patterns and make predictions for future consumption.

This water management technology is useful for production and distribution

managers and bulk households. Using smart meters and water monitoring
systems, we can correct water consumption routines and reach sustainability
and budgeting goals.

Automated distribution systems and precision algorithms

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More and more companies switch to fully automatic water management

practices. Using environmental sensors and predefined or machine learning
algorithms, distribution systems can dynamically regulate and control the supply
of water. In the case of smart irrigation, for example, sprinklers provide just
enough water depending on the reads from soil moisture, air humidity and crop
condition sensors.

Objectives of smart water management

The primary objective of smart water management is reasonable and

sustainable usage and recycling of water resources. Growing population,
increasing environmental issues and pressure on the food and agriculture sector
make water even a more precious asset.

In this respect, water management technologies and activities pursue the

following objectives:

1. Reduce wasting water used in high volumes for agriculture, manufacturing,

power production. It implies the introduction of high-tech practices like
precision farming, smart irrigation, crop water management, real-time water
metering and other applications of Internet of Things in agriculture. Learn about
our agriculture software development services.

2. Improve water quality and prevent contamination by chemical waste and

natural pollution such as acidification. In order to improve and maintain the
quality of water, companies use sensors and IoT technology for real-time
monitoring and control.

3. Enhance the efficiency of water systems such as water collectors,

treatment plants, distribution mains and wastewater recycling centers. Using
IoT and data solutions for asset management, companies can keep important
measurements such as water pressure, temperature, flow, etc. at hand,
integrate predictive maintenance and avoid breakage and downtime of
equipment.

4. Implement leakage control by using smart water management devices

equipped with leak and moisture sensors. Given that almost $3 billion are
spent on fixing the damage caused by leakage yearly, leakage control is
essential to keep water resources and budgets safe.

5. Practice consumption monitoring via IoT-based water management

systems. It helps to optimize and keep under control the usage of water

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resources at different levels — households, communities,  countries and the

whole planet.

Interested in building a smart water management system using IoT? We have

skilled tech teams with profound experience in building IoT software, ETL
pipelines and data infrastructure development. Let's see if we could help you
speed up your project launch. Contact Digiteum.

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Benefits of using IoT for water

management

IoT solutions for water management help industry stakeholders, governments

and average consumers reach their sustainability and efficiency objectives.
Today, the concept of IoT in this sector already translates into a brand new idea
— the Internet of Water. It requires connecting all the systems and players in the
water supply chain — water sources, treatment plants and industrial water
management systems, distribution facilities, utility and clean energy companies,
and consumers, etc. — and empowering decision-makers with important
insights on the state of water resources and equipment used in the supply chain.

Perhaps, there's no better technology to equip the supply chain with necessary
processes, data applications and tools than IoT. And this is why:

Transparency

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One of the biggest benefits of smart water management using IoT is improving
the transparency of all the processes in the water supply chain. Thanks to the
data collected throughout the supply chain, different stakeholders get important
insights on their resources and system performance. As a result, they can make
informed decisions on how to improve their operations.

Immediate response

Another benefit of integrating intelligent water management systems is the

ability to identify or even predict issues and respond immediately to minimize
damage. For instance, real-time monitoring of water quality and chemical
composition allows to detect even a slight contamination and initiate rapid
response before it becomes dangerous.

Automation and optimized use of human resources

IoT water management solutions allow managers to partially or fully automate

some processes and optimize the use of human power. The depth and scope of
the automation vary on the sector and specific business needs. For instance,
smart water supply companies and utility networks can automate the entire
lifecycle of providing water to consumers by using connected meters, real-time
monitoring systems and dynamic pricing models.

Optimized cost

Automation, optimized use of human resources, data-driven strategy and

proactive approach to equipment maintenance and resource usage eventually
translate in significant savings. One of the reasons why water companies look
into the use of IoT in water management is to reduce operational costs in the
long run.

Sustainability

Sustainability goals are at the center of many retrofit and innovation projects not
only in the smart water industry but across any other sector such as energy,
construction, logistics, etc. Technologies for smart water use are no longer seen
as a source of savings and higher efficiency only, but as the means to reach
different environmental goals including reduced carbon footprint, pollution and,
essentially, water preservation.

Read: IoT in renewable energy development

Forward-looking strategy

When it comes to saving water, smart technology is beneficial not only to

businesses and consumers but also to the researchers responsible for building
forward-oriented water conservation strategies. Using the data provided by
water supply management and other connected systems throughout the supply
chain, researchers can build data-driven strategies on how to optimize the use
of water resources for the benefits of communities, ecosystems and the whole
planet.

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These are far not all the benefits of using Internet of Things in water resources
management. Let’s learn more through real-life examples.

IoT applications in water management

There’re many Internet of Things water management systems and big data
solutions in the market that demonstrate the impact these technologies make on
the entire industry.

Smart irrigation

One of the leaders among IoT professionals, Bosch provides a sensor-based

solution for smart on-demand irrigation. It measures water status in plants to
make sure they get just enough water for the best nutritional value and highest
yield.

Collected data on the plant’s “thirst” is combined with the weather forecast. AI
algorithms then calculate the ideal irrigation scheme based on this data and help
farmers keep their crops at the ultimate health.

Water system integrity

Sensative strips are sensor-based leak detectors that help identify pipe or

connection damage immediately and prevent heavy leakage and waste of water
resources. These strips are incredibly simple to install and use both indoor and
outdoor and therefore are great for households, offices and public places.

Smart water monitoring

Adcon is a smart water company that provides a wide range of water

management services from leakage detectors to irrigation management and
rainwater monitoring. One of the company’s solutions is focused on smart water
measurement and quality monitoring for different businesses in the supply chain
— farmers, meteorologists, utility services, etc. The solution includes sensors,
stations, telemetry units and software which processes generated data and
creates insights for the decision-makers.

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Smart water management

Sensus provides water suppliers and utility networks with sensor and data
solutions for smart water management. Their toolkits include hardware for smart
metering and reading, data analytics and customer portals as well as specific
solutions for leak prevention and regulations compliance.

Rain and stormwater management

Companies like Raingrid turn rain and stormwater into a water resource able to

fully provide water needs for independent households and the whole
neighborhoods. The company designs and implements IoT and data solutions to
harvest rainwater and transform it into a major water source for off-grid
communities. This approach shows how the application of Internet of Things in
water resources management helps unlock the new options for more
sustainable and resilient living.

IoT water management solutions at

Digiteum

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At Digiteum, we design and develop IoT software and big data applications for
sustainable and resilient use of resources. One of the systems we have been
working on is a power consumption monitoring system paired with solar that allows
households to get full control over their electricity usage and go completely off-
grid.

Are you exploring the use of IoT for water management? Looking for a skilled
IoT software development team to help you design and build custom software
solutions for Internet of Things? Contact our team and let’s talk about your water
management application.

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