What Does Water System Technology Have To Do With Economic Development, Effective Urban Planning, and Climate Resiliency?

The water utilities industry and city governments are under pressure to provide a sufficient amount of clean water even — and especially — in areas of dwindling supply. Water system technology such as Aquanomix’ Symphony Software makes it easier to meet consumers’ and regulators’ demands because the tech enhances efficiency, alerts utility managers to emerging problems, collects real-time data, and provides actionable solutions.

Meanwhile, municipalities all over the world are engaged in smart city initiatives — in which digital solutions are applied to traditional networks and services — as a means of economic development, effective urban planning, and resiliency to climate change. Water system tech is often seen as a key component of a smart city initiative, and the need is mounting: The UN says 68% of the global population will live in cities by 2050. More people will want more water soon, placing more pressure on the water utilities industry.

Though the industry doesn’t always find adapting new technology to existing operations easy, advanced water system tech increases operational efficiency — even a small leak can waste hundreds of gallons of water every day — and reduces energy usage. And because Aquanomix’ Symphony Software collects data 24/7, business owners and facility managers can analyze water usage patterns and identify areas of high consumption, allowing them to accurately measure and review consumption patterns and make informed decisions about where to invest in water-saving technologies and practices.  As a result, consumers pay lower water bills while enjoying cleaner water in a more environmentally secure system. Utilities and officials deal with far fewer costly repairs or safety issues. And smart city KPIs are easier to reach.

All of this suggests that right now, water system technology offers utilities an extraordinary return on investment. But soon, when cities are more crowded, more complex, and more demanding, water system technology may be a vital necessity.

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