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Smart Water Management solution is the perfect fit to address water crisis and related problems at hand.
FREMONT, CA: Water is the primary resource for life that can't be compromised. However, the quantity and quality of water availability have posed some crucial questions over the future of the resource. Despite massive technological advancements, the efforts to safeguard natural resources haven’t been enough. Several factors, such as population growth, pollution, and other factors, have resulted in the present set of challenges. Currently, the water crisis is amidst the top three global risks that exist. According to the experts, around 70 percent of the population will be living in cities by 2025, and almost half of them would suffer from water scarcity and relate d issues. Sustainable economic development requires a robust plan that doesn’t deplete the already scarce asset, which is quintessential to the existence of life.
With such challenges at hand, experts have suggested solving the problem via efficient water management. The consumption of water has been on a constant high owing to rapid urbanization and an increase in population. Internet of things (IoT) is an efficient technology that has amazing potential in terms of dealing with the water crisis and related issues. IoT is already helping people utilize water resources in an efficient way. It is also being used to track water consumption, thereby adding awareness factors into the minds of people. IoT offers smart ways to keep track of water. Moreover, an intelligent water management system will also ensure a better irrigation facility that will offer optimal facilities to the urban as well as the rural areas.
Smart water management solutions are an effective means by which IoT contributes to water management. It involves various devices that complement and communicate with each other to offer a smart water management solution. Such systems also detect water leakage in real-time. Overall, the system assists in enhancing water quality in the long run. The system utilizes sensors and other connected devices for the purpose.
There are several organizations that are involved in the development and installation of smart water management solutions. Organizations leverage real-time data. The real-time data allow the concerned authority to make smart decisions. Moreover, the real-time data obtained from various connected devices also enable smart systems to improve water management practices with minimal human interference.
The real-time data generated from IoT devices also enable the home and business systems to end up with more intelligent decisions in terms of water usage. The predictive ability of the smart systems recommends preventive measures to the users about the failures that might occur in the future. Such patterns enhance the overall productivity and efficiency of the system.
One of the best aspects of using a smart water management system is that it involves lesser maintenance costs. According to a study, more than 25 percent of smart water management system maintenance is accomplished within a short period of time. The system generates data through its sensors, which are monitored, and the probable working issues can be predicted before the breakdown.
Thus, a smart water management system is an affordable means to counter the water crisis across the globe.
