BWSSB has started using AI and IoT (Internet of Things) technologies to monitor and manage water in borewells. Around 6,900 borewells in Bengaluru are dried out of 14,000 which is an alarming situation exposing the effects of over-urbanisation of the city.
The Bangalore water crisis has exposed the lack of water conservation and management in the city. The over-urbanisation and construction have led the city to a dry barren. The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB) has started incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to direct the borewells in the city for proper water management.
The BWSSB showcased the use of technology in borewell management at the borewell situated in Benson Town in Bengaluru. The water situation is devastating with around 6,900 borewells dried out of almost 14,000 in the city. The initiative started with a programme called the 'Green Star Challenge' introduced for hotels and restaurants aimed to conserve water in Bengaluru.
Speaking about it, the chairman of the BWSSB, V Ram Prasath Manohar said, "The IoT sensors installed will analyse flow patterns, sending data to the cloud for assessment. Based on this, the system will regulate motor operation, ensuring optimal usage. When water levels decrease, automatic signals will prompt shutdowns, minimising manual intervention.”
He also talked about the over-exploitation of the borewells and how the integration of technology will help with the controlled use of water with fixed pumping systems that will prevent overuse and wastage of water. "We have successfully piloted this technology in five borewells and plan to expand its implementation to the remaining ones," he added.
The water management body of the city is taking countless actions towards ensuring proper usage and conservation of water in Bengaluru.A total of Rs. 1.1 lakh has been collected from 22 citizens as fines for wasting and misusing potable water. Mandatory usage of tap aerators has been issued for all buildings, restaurants, hotels, and public areas.
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