Smart Water Management with AQUAIOT: 10 Ways IoT Transforms Water Systems
The Rising Importance of Smart Water Management
Water is one of the world’s most precious resources, yet billions of litres are lost every day due to ageing infrastructure, poor monitoring, and climate change pressures. The World Bank estimates that utilities lose more than $39 billion annually from non-revenue water (World Bank Water Overview).
This is where smart water management becomes essential. By using IoT sensors, real-time data, and automated control systems, organisations can reduce losses, improve resilience, and protect both people and infrastructure. At AQUAIOT, we are pioneering these solutions across the UK and internationally.
What is Smart Water Management?
At its core, smart water management is about applying digital intelligence to water systems. It combines IoT devices, secure connectivity, and cloud analytics to monitor, control, and optimise everything from mains pipes to rainwater harvesting.
Instead of reactive fixes after a failure, organisations gain the power of proactive prevention—a critical shift for councils, utilities, schools, hospitals, and businesses.
1. Leak Detection and Pipe Monitoring
Water loss through leaks accounts for the majority of non-revenue water. With IoT pressure sensors and flow monitoring, AQUAIOT enables early detection of hidden leaks and burst mains. This prevents costly damage and avoids downtime.
2. Sewer Monitoring to Prevent Floods
Urban flooding and sewer blockages are growing challenges. Fatbergs and surcharges not only damage infrastructure but also risk pollution. AQUAIOT’s sewer monitoring sensors track water levels and flow in real time, helping utilities prevent incidents before they escalate.
Read more on UK sewer flooding challenges via Ofwat.
3. Smarter Rainwater Harvesting
Climate change is increasing the intensity of rainfall. AQUAIOT’s smart water butts and tanks capture rainwater, monitor levels, and discharge at controlled rates to reduce surface flooding. At the same time, the stored water can be reused for irrigation, lowering demand on mains supply.
4. Legionella Monitoring with IoT
Traditional Legionella prevention relies on manual checks—a costly, inefficient, and error-prone method. AQUAIOT’s IoT Legionella monitoring replaces this with automated temperature logging, secure data storage, and instant alerts.
👉 Learn more about Legionella risks in buildings from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
5. Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring
Ensuring safe drinking water is non-negotiable. AQUAIOT offers IoT-enabled water quality monitoring to measure turbidity, temperature, and other key indicators across distribution networks. This supports regulatory compliance and protects public health.
6. Smarter Irrigation for Green Spaces
From public parks to sports fields, irrigation often wastes water through overuse. By integrating soil moisture sensors and weather data, AQUAIOT enables automated irrigation systems that use only what is required—conserving resources while improving plant health.
7. Retrofitting Legacy Infrastructure
One of the biggest barriers to adoption is cost. AQUAIOT solutions are retrofit-friendly, meaning councils and utilities can add intelligence to existing pipes, meters, and tanks without needing expensive overhauls.
8. Reducing Carbon Emissions
Every litre of lost water means wasted energy in treatment and pumping. By cutting leaks and improving efficiency, smart water management directly reduces CO₂ emissions. According to S&P Global Ratings, more than 11.9 billion kilograms of CO₂ are generated annually from treating non-revenue water.
9. Delivering ROI and Cost Savings
Beyond sustainability, the business case is clear. AQUAIOT customers see:
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Millions saved annually from avoided water damage.
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Up to 8 hours faster response times to incidents.
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50% reductions in unnecessary discharge and overflows.
10. Building Resilience for the Future
Smart water management is about preparing for tomorrow. With growing populations, climate extremes, and regulatory pressures, IoT-enabled water systems are the only way to build resilience and safeguard future supply.
Why Choose AQUAIOT?
We are trusted by some of the most demanding organisations, including:
Our solutions are:
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Proven across multiple sectors.
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Secure, meeting high cyber standards.
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Scalable, from single sites to national utilities.
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Sustainable, reducing both water loss and emissions.
AQUAIOT Solutions for Smart Water Management
Leak Detection and Infrastructure Protection
At the heart of AQUAIOT’s smart water management portfolio is advanced leak detection. Our IoT sensors continuously monitor flow and pressure within water networks, instantly identifying abnormalities. Unlike traditional systems that rely on manual inspections, AQUAIOT provides real-time alerts, enabling rapid intervention before leaks escalate into burst mains or property damage. This technology is especially valuable for facilities managers, councils, and utilities aiming to reduce non-revenue water while extending the lifespan of ageing infrastructure.
Sewer and Gully Monitoring
Urban flooding and sewer overflows pose severe risks to public health and the environment. AQUAIOT’s sewer monitoring solutions use radar and ultrasonic sensors to detect rising water levels, blockages, and fatberg formation. Data is transmitted securely via LoRaWAN or cellular connectivity, ensuring reliable performance even in remote or underground installations. This proactive monitoring approach gives local authorities the confidence to act before incidents occur, reducing both financial and reputational risk.
Smart Water Butts and Rainwater Storage
Rainwater harvesting has long been promoted as a sustainability measure, but AQUAIOT takes it further with smart water butts and intelligent storage solutions. Our systems measure rainfall, monitor tank levels, and automatically release water to prevent overflow during storms. The stored water can then be reused for irrigation, landscaping, or cooling systems—helping councils, schools, and housing developers meet sustainability goals. By combining water reuse with flood prevention, AQUAIOT demonstrates the full potential of IoT-enabled water management.
Legionella Monitoring and Compliance
AQUAIOT is redefining how organisations handle Legionella risk. Instead of costly, error-prone manual temperature checks, our Legionella monitoring system automates the entire process. IoT sensors record water temperature in real time, with secure digital logs stored for compliance reporting. Facilities managers receive instant alerts if thresholds are breached, ensuring rapid corrective action. This solution not only reduces the risk of outbreaks but also significantly lowers operational costs, particularly in large estates such as hospitals, universities, and defence sites.
Water Quality and Safety Assurance
Maintaining safe and clean water is a critical responsibility for utilities and organisations. AQUAIOT’s water quality monitoring solutions track key indicators such as turbidity, conductivity, and temperature across distribution networks. By integrating this data with predictive analytics, organisations can detect contamination risks early and act before they escalate. This approach protects public health, ensures compliance with UK water quality standards, and builds trust with customers.
Retrofit-Friendly Integration
One of AQUAIOT’s biggest advantages is that our smart water management solutions are retrofit-friendly. Instead of replacing entire systems, our IoT controllers and sensors integrate with existing infrastructure, from mechanical meters to storage tanks and pumps. This reduces capital expenditure, accelerates deployment, and ensures that organisations can benefit from smart water management without the disruption of large-scale upgrades.
End-to-End Data and Insights
AQUAIOT doesn’t just provide sensors—we deliver a complete data ecosystem. Our dashboards and cloud platforms give customers full visibility over their assets, with automated reporting, predictive insights, and actionable recommendations. Whether it’s a council managing sewer networks or a business tracking water use across multiple sites, AQUAIOT makes complex data simple, empowering informed decisions that save money and resources.