Review of the emerging technologies in the water sector with a focus on the deployment of Internet of Things solutions
Abstract The study focused on identification of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that can be used in the management of non-revenue water (NRW) in water distribution networks (WDN). The review show that water utilities incur significant revenue losses due to NRW emanating from leaks, illegal connec...
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| description | Abstract The study focused on identification of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that can be used in the management of non-revenue water (NRW) in water distribution networks (WDN). The review show that water utilities incur significant revenue losses due to NRW emanating from leaks, illegal connections, and non-payment of water bills. The uptake, adoption, and deployment of IoT solutions can contribute to the realization of new products and services, sustainable development solutions, transformation, and enhanced decision-making, in the water sector. Overally, IoT solutions can help water utilities improve operations and management of WDN and minimize NRW, which aligns with the anticipated impact of the study on contributing to and enhancing the realization of resilient smart cities. Finally, the novelty of the study is to demonstrate the potential of translating theoretical innovations and technologies into industrial/ practical applications and commercialization. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7d4a1bebe1c5488381d75d28350d04b62025-08-20T03:45:11ZengNature Portfolionpj Clean Water2059-70372025-06-018111710.1038/s41545-025-00487-xReview of the emerging technologies in the water sector with a focus on the deployment of Internet of Things solutionsPatrick Ouma Obunga0Sophia Sudi Rwanga1Megersa Olumana Dinka2Benton Onyango Otieno3Department of Civil Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of JohannesburgDepartment of Civil Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of JohannesburgDepartment of Civil Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of JohannesburgDepartment of Civil Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of JohannesburgAbstract The study focused on identification of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that can be used in the management of non-revenue water (NRW) in water distribution networks (WDN). The review show that water utilities incur significant revenue losses due to NRW emanating from leaks, illegal connections, and non-payment of water bills. The uptake, adoption, and deployment of IoT solutions can contribute to the realization of new products and services, sustainable development solutions, transformation, and enhanced decision-making, in the water sector. Overally, IoT solutions can help water utilities improve operations and management of WDN and minimize NRW, which aligns with the anticipated impact of the study on contributing to and enhancing the realization of resilient smart cities. Finally, the novelty of the study is to demonstrate the potential of translating theoretical innovations and technologies into industrial/ practical applications and commercialization.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-025-00487-x |
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| title | Review of the emerging technologies in the water sector with a focus on the deployment of Internet of Things solutions |
| title_full | Review of the emerging technologies in the water sector with a focus on the deployment of Internet of Things solutions |
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| title_short | Review of the emerging technologies in the water sector with a focus on the deployment of Internet of Things solutions |
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