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PRESS RELEASE

cause inefficient wastewater
collection and transport.
With intelligent technology,
water management can
b e p r e - e m p t iv e an d
predictive, ensuring that we
are constantly monitoring
the conditions of our water
systems and attending to
each and every change
adequately and addressing
any issue before it happens.
Water providers around
the world are increasingly
leveraging real-time sensors
and data analytics to support
their daily operations.
With water leakages, a
key factor contributing to the
wear and tear in water pipes
is due to excessive pressure
coming from a constant
high-water supply. With
digitalisation, water providers
can use technologies that
intelligently adjusts water
flow according to demand
through the use of remote
sensors. This reduces any
excess water pressure, which
in turn limits water leakages
and losses, minimising cost
and energy.
Digitalisation also
empowers distribution models
that can recommend when
assets need to be replaced.
Pumps, sensors, meters
and pump controllers can
now all be connected to a
centrally hosted server via
an internet-based system.
This allows for changes in
performance and energy
consumption to be tracked
and documented, even
automatically generating
reports and trend graphs,
giving an indication of wear or
damage to businesses to plan
service and maintenance
accordingly.

CONCLUSION
E f f e c t i v e w a s t e w a t e r
management is key to ensuring water security, and to favour, the private sector must invest heavily in innovation
building a sustainable future. Even as we grapple with and be agile in the adoption of new technology. AW
compounding water challenges today, technology and
digitalisation have equipped us with the capabilities Leong Chee Khuan, Area Managing Director for South Asia and
needed to address these challenges. General Manager for Grundfos Pumps Sdn Bhd
As governments across the globe ramp up their efforts
to effectively manage wastewater, the water industry must
lead the way with its unique expertise. To tip the scale in our

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