Smart Metering - Local Networking Options and Considerations
There are several considerations in deciding a metering network topology. Some of the considerations include proximity of meters to each other, extent and type of property being metered, and frequency of measurement.
Typically the uplink decision is simpler - we can go with GSM or WiFi based on which is more reliable in that area. In general we prefer GSM wherever the signals are reliable, as there are lesser points of failure leading to better stability. Deciding the local network isn’t as simple though. We will walk through the considerations and how they contribute to deciding on a network.
...Water Level Monitor in Smart Water Management
In smart water management, monitoring water levels automatically is important, be it a reservoir, sump, overhead tank or bore/open wells. Water level monitoring along with automated motor control reduces labor cost and water wastage. Manual monitoring and control can lead to overflowing or dried storgage due to manual errors but can be virtually eliminated through continuous automated monitoring. A level monitoring at a home or apartment level can save water by reducing wastage, and along with other technologies like automated metering can significantly impact the money spent on water. ...
World Water Day 2022
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater. The theme for 2022 is Groundwater, Making the Invisible Visible.Groundwater is the largest source of freshwater on earth, accounting for almost 99% of all liquid freshwater on earth. In many areas, groundwater is the only source of freshwater for domestic, agricultural and industrial water needs. However, groundwater levels are depleting due to excessive extraction of water than is recharged by rain and snow. ...
International Day of Forests
A pond equals ten wells, a reservoir equals ten ponds. A son equals ten reservoirs, and a tree equals ten sons! -Matsya Purana
March 21 is the International Day of Forests. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. This year’s theme is ‘The Role of Forests in Ensuring Sustainable Production and Consumption’.
...Water Conservation and You
Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by ignorance That is how I would rephrase Hanlon’s razor. To reverse Hanlon’s Razor would be to say, ignorance potentially leads to malice. When it comes to water or energy conservation, what we find is that most people are not intentionally wasteful. In some cases, the need for conservation of these precious resources has never occurred to them. People know that water is a precious resource, but when it comes to implementing water conserving methods in their own homes and communities, there is a lack of concern. ...
Reusing Wastewater for Farming
Only around 45% of India’s farmland are irrigated even though studies have shown that irrigated land yields up to twice as much as farmlands depending only on rains.
Irrigation in India includes a network of major and minor canals from Indian rivers, groundwater well based systems, tanks and rainwater harvesting. Of these sources, Indian irrigation predominantly depends on groundwater.
Smart Water Management in Agriculture
Agriculture accounts (on average) for 70 percent of all freshwater withdrawals globally. As per the Central Water Commission, more than 80% of the total water consumed in India is for agriculture. Industrial and domestic sectors consume about 12 and 4 %of total available water, respectively. India does not spend any money in conserving water consumed in agriculture. There are regulations for efficient water management including rainwater harvesting and wastewater management in industrial and urban households. ...
Smart Water Metering
Technology can aid in water conservation efforts by improving efficiency of infrastructure and effective monitoring along with innovative methods to reduce wastage, reclaim and reuse water and to improve the quality of water. It is estimated that more than 50% of water is wasted while transport in existing infrastructure. There are no comprehensive leakage/burst pipe/spillage detection for timely fixing of issues. Within homes and commercial buildings, leakages are abundant as well as using drinking-grade water for toilet flushing and lawn watering, leading to pressure on drinking water treatment and supply.
...Global Water Crisis | Water Stress
Scarcity of water is a major problem faced by populations across the globe. In fact, the freshwater available on Earth is enough to support the flora and fauna and as well as the human needs of drinking, sanitation, agriculture and industry.
...Greywater Reuse
Greywater refers to the wastewater generated from homes or other building except for the wastewater from toilets. This includes shower water, sinks, dishwashers, laundry wastewater etc. This will be relatively clean and has less pathogens compared to blackwater(the sewage water from toilets) and can be reused after treating. Greywater reuse without treatment can also be done within houses, like using the greywater from showers or bathtubs for toilet flushing, and the water from vegetable washing for garden.
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