Your water tech strategy matters

I understand that sticking with the old good ways is more convenient, but what if there is a way to get all the benefits of those tech solutions without all the hassle? The good news is most tech solutions today provide ways to integrate with other tools.

It’s usually done through APIs. You could think of those as channels to exchange data between different databases. Using APIs, you can connect all your tools and platforms so that you have to deal with one platform only for managing your daily operations.

This would work if your existing tech solutions support integration through APIs. So you feel this is a convenient solution but still find it risky? Here are three actionable steps to de-risk your investment in water tech solutions:

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Here’s why most utilities are (probably) wrong about adopting smart technology

Yes, you read it correctly. It’s common to find many network operators lose control over growing issues in their water networks, then they start looking for a quick fix to save the situation. As technology is the trend these days, it‘s the first solution they probably think of.

BUT… Let me tell you the truth about technology: It’s not a magical wand!

Technology is a fascinating solution, BUT only if you know how to use it and how to get the most out of its values. Here is how you do it:

1. Start by clearly identifying the problem: is it leakage, air pockets, or pipe blockage? ?

2. How big is the problem? Is it a tiny problem that doesn’t have that large impact or a big one that threatens water supply continuity?

3. then, you will find out what you really need from technology to resolve your challenges.

If the problem is a major pipe burst, then you’d probably need to act fast to avoid high losses and supply disruption. If it's blockage, then it might be better to take a more strategic approach to collect data, analyze it, and come up with insights to form your assets management plan. The wise use of smart water tech will help you get those actionable insights and drive better results FAST.

Sound interesting right? Let’s explore how to unlock those benefits of REAL smart tech solutions.

→ Check out our technology selection guide for a simplified roadmap towards smooth tech adoption.

Investing in an early alert system? Here is what you should be looking for

For water networks operators: How do you deal with emerging events in your water system?

Is it enough to get notifications for those issues? What would potentially help you better manage those faults and effectively fix them?

We’ve been asking those questions for utilities worldwide, and through our experience with water networks operators we found out that “notifications” might NOT be enough to help utilities tackle emerging issues.

So, what are utilities looking for? How can we help them better utilize their resources and maximize efficiency?

Here is a quick overview of the lifecycle of an emerging event in Flowless’ app:

If something wrong happens in the network, an alert is created in Flowless app with a summary of the fault location, severity level, and basic details. The user gets notified through email or SMS, then an incident is created and assigned to the responsible personnel.

On the app, network operators could get more details on the alert including “narrated analytics” to help them understand the cause and possible ramifications.

Then the app helps you plan for the needed interventions through scenario analysis and prioritization of all incidents to help you tackle them effectively and achieve tangible impact fast.

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Leading innovation in water, driving impact for communities worldwide

This is our approach to help water utilities start their smooth technology adoption journey. Salfit Utility in Palestine is one of the utilities we supported to adopt technology and improve resource efficiency. They were able to reduce water losses, saving more than 10,000 cubic meters on a monthly basis.?

World WaterNet continues to be a key player in this journey. Our partnership aims to facilitate technology adoption and provide all the support for water utilities to upgrade their water system and improve water system efficiency.?

We’re continuing on our mission to help water utilities enhance their daily operations and meet their targets. This is the way we are working with GWF.

Empower your team with the tools they need to navigate water network challenges seamlessly.

Ready to tackle these pain points? Drop us a DM NOW & let's help you move FAST!