DIGITAL WATER | Kelvin Siew | TEDxMMU
14 May 2024 (5 months ago)
- The speaker discusses the transformation of water management from traditional methods to sustainable digital water systems.
- Digitalization involves changes, adaptation, modernization, automation, and the use of advanced technologies like IoT, RPA, AI, and machine learning.
- Benefits of digitalization include increased productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Expectations of Water Users
- Water users expect continuous and uninterrupted water supply, good water quality, and timely and accurate billing.
The Digital Utility of the Future
- The digital utility of the future involves connecting assets, ensuring technological savviness, and empowering water users.
Intelligent Command Center
- The Intelligent Command Center collects data from various water assets, enabling real-time monitoring and quick response to issues like sudden pressure drops.
Pressure Transient System Sensors
- Pressure transient system sensors detect small holes in pipelines, allowing for timely repairs and preventing pipe bursts, resulting in lower repair costs and uninterrupted water supply.
Benefits of Digitalization
- Digitalization has led to a significant reduction in pipe bursts (75%) and water losses (16%).
- Compliance with drinking water standards has improved from 99% to 99.9% through digitalization.
Digital Meters with Acoustic Sensors
- Digital meters with acoustic sensors can detect leak noises and alert users about internal leakages, reducing the occurrence of high water bills.
Smart Digital Water Users
- Smart digital water users contribute to sustainability by preserving trees through e-billing and conserving water by being aware of their daily consumption.
Water Consumption Comparison
- Singapore's average water consumption is 160 liters per capita per day, while Malaysia's is 240 liters per capita per day.
Advice to Mr. Vincent Wu
- Mr. Vincent Wu is advised to check for internal leakage and hold a family meeting to discuss water conservation.
Key Takeaways
- Sustainable digital water: Water sustainability is crucial not only for the present but also for future generations.
- Be a James Bond of water: Conserve water, avoid wastage, and reduce paper use by becoming an eBill customer and using the app.