IoT solutions set to significantly improve water infrastructure challenges
A suite of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are being rolled out and others are under development to address the many issues facing existing water supply infrastructure around the world. A critical issue that can be improved with the use of the technology is mitigating water loss, delivering enhanced water storage solutions, as well as improving meter reading, which will drive accurate billing. Due to the impact of climate change and as the global population grows, existing water infrastructure is increasingly under enormous pressure. The 2020 UN World Water Report highlighted that water use has increased sixfold in the past century and continues to rise, while climate breakdown means that more areas of the world will see stress on their water supplies . This includes regions such as Europe, Asia and north America, where supplies were previously abundant. According to the World Resources Institute (WRI) water infrastructure―treatment plants, pipes, and sewer systems―is in a s...