DIGITAL WATER | Kelvin Siew | TEDxMMU

Digital Transformation of Water Management

• 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.