Smart water metering-reducing water use with integrated control

摘要

Water conservation is becoming increasingly significant as the world faces a reduction in available water resources, increase in demand and future threats from changes in climate patterns. According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) (UNESCO, 2003) more than 2.8 billion people in 48 countries (40 being in Asia and Africa) will face water scarcity by 2025. By limiting the use of water or using water more efficiently through the installation of water-efficient appliances and flow restrictors, and recycling stormwater and greywater, water management can be improved and made sustainable.