Smart Water Management Systems (SWMS)

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Authors: Samuel Maniraj Selvaraj, Sampaul Thomas G. Arun, Subburaj Muthukaruppasamy, Periyamuthu Deivendran, Saravanan Krishnan, A. Jose Anand
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Abstract

Smart Water Management Systems (SWMS) are becoming an important way to solve big problems with water throughout the world, like not having enough, pollution, and not being able to get it to the right places. SWMS use artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and data analytics to allow real-time monitoring, predictive forecasting, and smart automation in homes, businesses, and farms. These systems use smart sensors and data-driven insights to make sure that water is used wisely, leaks are found, demand is predicted, and distribution and quality control are done well. As cities grow quickly, the climate changes, and the need for water grows, traditional water systems don't have the accuracy and speed needed for long-term management. AI-powered SWMS bridges this gap by giving water management tools that can adapt, work well, and grow. This article talks about how AI can be used in water systems in real time, what an AI-powered SWMS looks like and what parts it has, how AI-driven data analytics can make systems work better, and the problems and future trends that come with using AI in the water sector. In the end, SWMS are a very important step in saving resources and making the environment more resilient. As AI technologies keep becoming better, using them in water management will be very important for making sure that water stays usable for future generations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Water Systems and Optimization Internet of Things and AI Water resources management and optimization

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
65–83
Publication date
5 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter