Could you imagine two-thirds of the world’s population experiencing water scarcity by 2025? In response to this inevitable issue, IoT water management emerged as a viable solution. It aims to optimize water infrastructure, reduce pollution, and promote effective resource usage.
Companies worldwide increasingly invest in smart water management, pushing this market from $14.3 billion in 2021 to $53.6 billion in 2031. Businesses leverage IoT sensors and IoT devices to monitor their water distribution networks, facilitating the preservation of resources.
Today, WebbyLab will go into a smart water management system using IoT and its benefits in greater detail. We’ll show the real-life applications of such solutions, using our projects like the 2Smart Standalone automation platform as an example.
The user interface of the 2Smart Standalone automation platform.
IoT-based water management system is a process of planning, allocating, and monitoring water resources and maintaining related equipment like pipes and pumps through IoT hardware and software.
IoT-enabled water management systems use sensors, controllers, meters, and other devices connected to mobile, web apps, and data processing and analysis tools. All this creates a platform for efficient water supply management, freshwater quality checking, pollution detection, and more.
How does a smart water management system work? IoT devices and sensors attached to the pipes and pumps collect real-time data on water temperature, level, flow, etc. Then, they transmit this data via the Internet to a cloud server for further processing and analysis. The insights obtained contribute to proper water resources management and equipment maintenance.
The Internet of Things in smart water management works well for various stakeholders, including businesses, governments, and consumers. It facilitates sustainability and efficiency and provides valuable insights into water resources and associated equipment. Other benefits of IoT-powered smart water management systems for agriculture are as follows:
IoT water management systems leverage numerous sensors that collect real-time insights on how resources are used. These devices transmit the gathered data to the user’s application online. This information empowers analysis of consumption patterns and encourages more rational water consumption.
The water industry involves various equipment and machinery that has to be maintained. By attaching IoT devices to storage tanks, pipes, pumps, treatment plants, and other assets, companies can reduce maintenance expenses with constant monitoring and automation techniques.
IoT in the water supply chain will make all processes transparent by collecting real-time information. All stakeholders can view that data, mitigating misunderstandings, improving performance, and making better business decisions.
Industrial IoT monitoring systems connected to the water supply chain allow stakeholders to manage their equipment and water networks remotely. Like WebbyLab’s 2Smart Standalone, combined with the 2Smart Cloud platform, enables monitoring the water system from anywhere there is the Internet.
Kostiantyn Oliynyk
Head of IoT at WebbylabHelped dozens of startups create effective IOT products.
Get a ConsultationInternet of Things water management solutions allow businesses to automate numerous procedures that require manual intervention. The scope of automated processes varies by industry, but some may include automatic water supply or dynamic pricing based on water resources used.
IoT devices for water management systems allow for data collection and analysis, which enables businesses to forecast issues and respond to them instantly. For example, they can use IoT systems to check water quality and identify contamination before it becomes hazardous.
There are various use cases of IoT water management solutions. Let’s consider the main ones.
These IoT-based systems enable on-demand irrigation. They leverage sensors that check soil temperature and humidity, analyze weather forecasts, consider the watering calendar, and suggest the perfect irrigation strategy based on the collected data. Our 2Smart Standalone platform supports smart irrigation features, achieving the best plant health and yields.
Other solutions in IoT smart water management include sensors that track damage in pipes and other assets. They help prevent leakages and water resource waste. There are plenty of such devices on the market, and Strips Drip by Sensative water leak and temperature sensor is one of them.
Smart water monitoring systems include the water system integrity and irrigation features mentioned above. They also involve sensors for determining water quality, telemetry devices, tools for tracking rainwater, etc. All this enables water monitoring and subsequent effective decision-making based on the collected data. Our 2Smart Standalone solution is an example of such a system, as its architecture allows for connecting various water monitoring sensors via any protocol.
A smart water management system using IoT technology includes various water monitoring devices and sensors combined with advanced data analytics tools. These can be smart metering, user dashboards, and custom solutions for water management automation. For example, 2Smart Standalone enables the creation of limitless automation scenarios like smart irrigation, leakage detection, or support of the required water condition parameters.
Managing the greenhouse parameters via a mobile app.
Applying IoT water management solutions in many sectors – from agriculture to urban management. Let’s look at some real-life examples of these technologies.
IoT sensors placed in stormwater drains and sewer systems monitor water flow rates and quality. Based on the collected data, it’s possible to optimize drainage systems and prevent flooding during heavy rainfall.
Alternatively, stormwater management systems can help protect watersheds from pollution and control stormwater release. That’s what smart pond technology in Baltimore does. This solution uses AWS cloud-based tech to manage rainwater and leverages real-time weather forecasts and data from the pond itself to adjust water release accordingly.
IoT in water treatment plants streamlines water purification processes. Sensors measuring water quality parameters like turbidity, pH, and pollutant levels help plant operators ensure that runoff meets regulatory standards. Companies like Veolia provide water treatment solutions that use IoT.
Deploying water level sensors in flood-prone areas, rivers, and drainage systems can help detect floods. Combined with ML algorithms that analyze historical weather and sensor data, authorities can predict natural disasters and react timely. The Dutch Flood Protection Programme is a decent example of leveraging IoT and other innovations for flood defense.
Implementing smart watering of plants in greenhouses or agricultural facilities on a scheduled basis, guided by soil quality sensor data, helps to improve crop cultivation and conserve water resources. This approach also facilitates timely fertilization by analyzing water composition and delivering nutrients to plants and soil as necessary. A smart greenhouse that WebbyLab deployed based on the 2Smart Standalone automation system offers even more than that — it monitors heating, ventilation, and lighting as well.
WebbyLab has been building IoT apps and devices since 2011. During this time, we delivered many IoT-based water management systems like 2Smart Standalone, IoT solutions for HVAC like SmartHeat, and IoT energy management solutions like MyBox. All of this with the help of the Internet of Things.
Our company can handle smart water management using IoT project of any complexity. We strictly follow our client’s requirements to achieve the best results.
Our 2Smart Standalone is an all-in-one home and industrial automation platform. You can use it to perform various tasks in IoT-enabled smart water management, owing to its flexible architecture that enables connecting any IoT sensors and devices.
Connecting various IoT devices and sensors to the 2Smart Standalone platform.
This platform supports numerous custom automation scenarios and models, some of which may include the following:
On top of that, 2Smart Standalone is a scalable solution, so it may help to maintain one or multiple sites simultaneously. The system operator, in turn, can effortlessly view and manage necessary parameters through the configurable dashboard. All historical data is stored in the database, which an operator can access through the Grafana web app.
You can also find more IoT projects in our portfolio.
Written by:
Head of IoT at Webbylab
With a robust academic background in Telecommunication Systems Engineering, I apply my knowledge to lead innovations in the IoT domain. Starting as the first team member in the newly formed IoT department at WebbyLab, I've spearheaded its growth, fostering the expansion into embedded and hardware development alongside our core software projects. My dedication lies in pushing the boundaries of IoT technology, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence that profoundly impacts our clients' operational success.
IoT devices for water management and sensors help collect real-time data on the water supply system. The insights gathered can then be applied for more efficient use of resources and process automation.
It leverages advanced IoT sensors attached to the equipment. Thus, IoT-powered systems allow for the fast transmission of data, helping businesses mitigate risks associated with water pollution and generally make more effective decisions on water management.
An IoT intelligent water management system for irrigation typically leverages soil moisture, rain, water flow, and weather sensors.
Such a system helps determine and adjust water levels remotely and detect leakages. It’s beneficial since it requires less manual labor, saves costs, and sends notifications if some parameters are not within the normal range.
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