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Interoperability: the key for smart water management

The integration of water processes with information and communication technologies systems offers huge opportunities in terms of efficiency gains, improved security, and overall sustainability. However, as this new field of water management – often denoted as ‘Smart Water Network’ (SWN) – is evolving, there are many different vendors, technologies and business models ...

Feb. 4, 2015

By IWA Publishing

Signs of optimism for a smarter future

There are grounds for growing optimism around the opportunities for smart, data-driven technologies in the water sector, given the views of Amir Cahn, Director of Research and Business Development with SWAN, the Smart Water Networks Forum. He puts the proportion of water utilities who are moving forward with such technologies at only 5-10%, but he points also to the growing number of strong case ...

Feb. 17, 2016

By Aquatech Global Events

Algorithmic network monitoring for a modern water utility: a case study in Jerusalem

We report on the design, deployment, and use of TaKaDu, a real-time algorithmic Water Infrastructure Monitoring solution, with a strong focus on water loss reduction and control. TaKaDu is provided as a commercial service to several customers worldwide. It has been in use at HaGihon, the Jerusalem utility, since mid 2009. Water utilities collect considerable real-time data from their networks, ...

Jan. 1, 2011

By IWA Publishing

Smart Water Management: problems and solutions

The SODA platform is open, non-proprietary with no lock-in. A layer in the platform allows Water Utilities to pick and choose solutions that are applicable to their requirements. This also gives smart network providers/data providers more opportunity to sell into Water Utilities gaining exposure. The Smart Water Modules are from experts throughout the water industry. ...

Nov. 26, 2013

By Red Skies

Harnessing the full benefit of AI in water

Water companies, with their huge asset bases and wide-ranging data, can benefit greatly from advances in artificial intelligence – but what steps should they be taking to reap the rewards?Three leading innovation experts lend their insight to Benjamin Tam, managing director of global technology and innovation consultancy Isle UK. From water network monitoring and sewer management, to ...

May 25, 2020

By Isle Utilities

Ping-ping, what’s that sound? Acoustic fiber optic technology helps identify problematic water mains

With the deteriorating state of many aging water mains found in cities across North America, urbanites are frequently witnessing unexpected plumes of water erupt as man-made geysers in their own metropolitan backyards. While natural geysers are awe inspiring, urban geysers are much less so, due to their destruction to property, roads and the environment. Because an uninterrupted water flow is ...

Jul. 25, 2016

By Pure Technologies - a Xylem brand

UK/Newmarket: Enabling Smart Infrastructure - Case Study

Introduction Anglian Water has set itself a goal to become more innovative and deliver superior service to its customers. It is building a "vision of what its future water company could look like" in order to be fit for AMP7. Part of this vision is a digital transformation and the application of smart data-driven technologies. In Newmarket Anglian Water have created a ...

Oct. 30, 2018

By Gutermann AG

Enabling sustainable reuse with real-time optimization

Digital optimization solutions are improving water treatment facility performance in real-time, supporting industries and municipalities in reducing their environmental footprint and carbon emissions and enhancing operational cost savings. For companies that have a strong water agenda, sustainability is fundamental for long-term success and resilience. Industries such as municipal water and ...

Nov. 12, 2020

By Veolia Water Technologies

Ping-Ping, What’s That Sound? Acoustic Fiber Optic Technology Helps Identify Problematic Water Mains

With the deteriorating state of many aging water mains found in cities across North America, urbanites are frequently witnessing unexpected plumes of water erupt as man-made geysers in their own metropolitan backyards. While natural geysers are awe inspiring, urban geysers are much less so, due to their destruction to property, roads and the environment. Because an uninterrupted water flow is ...

Jul. 25, 2016

By Pure Technologies - a Xylem brand

Xylem facilities, pumps ready for DOE compliance

Bell & Gossett is nation’s only pump brand to meet efficiency requirements 3+ years early Xylem Inc. brand Bell & Gossett announces its e-Series line of products achieves and exceeds efficiency targets for clean-water pumps set forth by the U.S. Department of Energy, more than three years in advance of the 2020 compliance date. In addition, Xylem’s pump test laboratories in ...

Nov. 17, 2016

By Goulds Water Technology - a Xylem brand

‘Smart’ flood alleviation system protects Portsmouth

In late 2014, Southern Water completed a major project to reduce the risk of sewer flooding in parts of Portsmouth and Southsea. Substantial works were undertaken to divert runoff and tidal ingress, and a ‘smart’ hydrometeorological monitoring system was installed to enable prompt diversion of excess water during periods of high rainfall. Sewer level monitoring is undertaken in ...

Oct. 24, 2016

By OTT HydroMet

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