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Smart Water Network

A nation-wide infrastructure that consolidates sensor data through a dashboard to optimize the operational efficiency of the water network. The network allows operators to mitigate effects of malfunctions and react more effectively

Key Benefits

Reduce water waste

by earlier detection of leaks

Improve water network mgmt

with central dashboard/analytics

Reduce maintenance response time

with more precise and faster issue detection and location

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User Journey

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Data from water production facilities, aquifers, TSE & normal water networks & smart meters feed into the platform
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Potential Service Features

  • KahraMaa systems integration
  • Network mgmt. optimization
  • Realtime data feed
  • Leak & other issue alert automation

Implementation Analysis

IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

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TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIAL VIABILITY

Currently ViableViable in Short TermViable in Long Term

REGULATORY CONDUCIVENESS

FavorableChallengingComplex

INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS

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Key Implementation Considerations

1

Discovery Phase Research phase to identify existing APIs that can be built on, water network pain points, and enablers for use case development

2

Discovery Phase Research phase to identify existing APIs that can be built on, water network pain points, and enablers for use case development

3

Development Collaborative process with KahraMaa alongside existing network upgrades to replace or integrate legacy network mgmt. hardware/software

4

Testing & Monitoring UX testing to ensure rapid adoption. Measure complete user journey time from site research to booking

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