Smart Water Applications in Drinking Water Distribution Systems: A Review

Abstract

As the basic substance in our bodies, drinking water is facing an intensive environment ever due to complicated reasons like climate change, urbanization, and epidemic diseases. Frequent water scarcity, contamination, and leakage urgently demand a deeper understanding and better management of drinking water distribution systems. Smart water technologies are able to guarantee both drinking water quantity and quality in the form of data collection, data transmission, and data analysis. This review exhibits the current common smart water applications in drinking water distribution systems along with limitations and future scope. A conclusion is shown that smart water applications would definitely have positive effects on better management and decision-making in a long term.