Tag: Smart Water Management

Human-AI integration is redefining digital water management operations

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Agentic AI architectures operate as autonomous coordinators that interact with business systems. They also enable operator-driven customization and define which critical decisions require human validation, according to Xylem Vue They facilitate gradual adoption, starting with advisory systems and increasing automation as trust and organizational maturity grow They enable operators to express their needs in natural language, as the large language models (LLMs) underlying them are trained to understand and generate human language, unlike traditional software systems July 20, 2026. The application of artificial intelligence to water processes and services is…

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Celebrating 26 Years of Water Leadership

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The Anniversary Special Issue of EverythingAboutWater is Here For over two decades, EverythingAboutWater has been at the forefront of India’s water & wastewater industry — connecting innovators, industry leaders, policymakers and solution providers shaping the future of water. To mark this milestone, we proudly present our 26th Anniversary Special Edition – June 2026 “In Conversation with Industry Leaders” An exclusive feature bringing together the most influential voices from across the water sector to share their journey, achievements, challenges, innovations and vision for a sustainable water future. This special edition is…

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FRENCH WATER GIANT VEOLIA TO SUPPLY DRINKING WATER TO60% OF MUMBAIKARS BY 2030

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French water & wastewater management specialist Veolia will supply 60% of Mumbaikars’ drinking water requirements by 2030. Two water treatment facilities are coming up at Bhandup & Panjrapur in the city suburbs & are expected to be operational by 2029 & 2030, respectively. It will together supply nearly 3,000 million litres per day (MLD), catering to about 60% of the city’s drinking water demand, Guillaume Dourdin, CEO & country director of Veolia India, told Fortune India.  The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had awarded a Rs. 4,124 crore contract for the…

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HIGH-FREQUENCY SIMULATIONS AND REAL-TIME FORECAST ANALYSIS: KEY TO MODERN FLOOD MANAGEMENT

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New early warning systems must be based on three key elements: the ability to simulate, predict, and analyze in real time; coordination between agencies and operators; and public education, risk awareness, and trust in the warning system, according to Xylem Vue June 8, 2026. The real value of a warning system for extreme events such as floods lies not in the warning itself, but in the ability to trigger timely decisions well in advance, according to the World Meteorological Organization and UNEP. According to Sergio Morant, Head of EWS at…

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PLAN TO MAKE NOIDA A ‘ZERO DISCHARGE CITY’ APPROVED

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The Noida authority has decided to set up multiple sewage treatment plants (STPs) in the drains to treat wastewater that empties into the Yamuna. The step aims to ensure that only treated wastewater is dumped into the city drains connected to the Yamuna, said officials on Sunday. The Authority, in its 221st board meeting on Saturday, approved a proposal to commence work on this ambitious project that will make Noida a “zero discharge city” that dumps zero untreated wastewater into soil or drains. Currently, Noida has eight STPs, located in…

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Decatur Improves Water Quality Testing Efficiency With Dedicated Sampling Stations

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The City of Decatur, Illinois, has solved a persistent challenge facing water utilities: efficiently collecting representative samples from distribution systems while maintaining rigorous water quality standards. Serving approximately 70,500 residents, the utility draws water from Lake Decatur and delivers an average of 19 million gallons per day through 536 miles of water main. Strategic Solution: Hydro-Guard Sampling Stations The City installed 19 Hydro-Guard® Blow-Off Sampling Stations at key nodes in the distribution network, positioned based on an Illinois EPA approved sampling plan. The permanent sampling points eliminated building access coordination,…

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Hidroing Develops Smart Water Solutions for 144-year-old Water Supply Network in Zagreb, Croatia

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Sandra DiMatteo, Marketing Director, Bentley Systems Modernizing One of the World’s Oldest Water Supply Systems Originally constructed in 1878, the 144-year-old Zagreb water supply system is one of the oldest functioning water networks in the world. At that time, the capacity of the constructed system was 53.2 liters per second via a 4-kilometer-long pipeline that provides water to 11,150 of the 30,000 inhabitants in Zagreb, the capital and largest city of Croatia. ViO Zagreb has been responsible for the city’s public water supply since its inception, including construction and rehabilitation…

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Smart Water Management: How Ai and Iot Can Solve India’s Urban Water Crisis

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N Nearly 600 million Indians endure high to extreme water scarcity, & over 21 cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru & Chennai, could run out of groundwater by 2030. According to NITI Aayog’s 2019 report, India’s per capita water availability is around 1,100 cubic meters, significantly below the water stress threshold of 1,700 cubic meters. By 2030, India’s water demand is estimated to be twice the available supply, implying severe scarcity. Smart Water Management: A Transformational Solution A decisive pivot to Smart Water Management (SWM) can make a transformational difference. Leveraging IoT…

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From Data to Action: How to Transform Water Resource Information Into Immediate Decisions

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Operational intelligence in water management enables the creation of an efficient digital model and supports response to extreme climate events Xylem Vue identifies four global trends: advanced centralization and monitoring; customized decision-making; predictive maintenance and algorithmic optimization; and seamless integration with external technologies February 24, 2026. Operational intelligence, supported by advanced artificial intelligence technologies, has been redefining water resource management in recent years. From data centralization to operational optimization through predictive algorithms, these solutions enable water utilities to enhance sustainability, optimize resources, and ensure reliable service delivery in an increasingly…

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The Digital Transformation of Water Must Have the Right Technology, Strategy and Team to Organise It

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With a firm commitment to advancing the protection of water resources, Seville (Spain) hosted WEX Global, the leading international forum in the water, energy, and climate change sectors, held from February 9 to 11, 2026. Under the theme “Water, Energy and Climate Change: From Vision to Action – Towards a Water-Abundant World,” the congress, celebrating its 20th edition, brought together more than 270 participants from over 45 countries. The program featured panel discussions, technical site visits, networking meetings, a gala dinner, and a showcase of the World Water Film Festival.…

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