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Title: Real-time monitoring and maintenance of Sewerage network in Rajasthan city, to improve health and hygiene.

Agua, a leading provider of water management solutions, was approached by the city of Beawer to tackle a major challenge - the management of its sewage system. The system was facing clogging issues, leading to overflow and flooding in nearby residential areas. The traditional approach of manual inspections of every manhole was not only inefficient, but also exposed workers to hazardous environments. Recognizing the need for a safer and more efficient solution, the city partnered with Agua.

Agua proposed a fully standalone and wireless solution consisting of ultrasonic level sensor-based sewer line monitoring. The devices use solar power as the primary energy source and are equipped with GSM SIM cards for reliable connectivity and communication. The level sensors installed in sewer manholes detect debris and chokepoints in real-time, enabling remote monitoring of the entire sewer network. Authorities are alerted in case of increase in sewage levels beyond the maximum threshold.

In total, 170 units were deployed in four cities in Rajasthan, resulting in a 68.75% reduction in initial cost in comparison to PLC-based systems. Pro-active maintenance of the networks not only improves the health and safety of the system, but also prevents potential floods in case of heavy rains. This project showcases Agua's expertise in providing innovative and effective solutions for water management challenges, while also being cost-effective and sustainable

Title: Transforming Water Delivery in Rural Odisha: Automation solution for Jal Jeevan Mission

A prominent NGO, working for rural development in Odhisha, adopted a village where the Indian Government’s Jal Jeevan Mission scheme was being introduced. Under this scheme, the Government aimed to provide all Indian households with a piped drinking water supply. Ensuring the success of this scheme had multiple challenges -

● It was difficult to monitor whether the limited water resources have been equitably supplied to all villagers.

● It was difficult to monitor whether the pumping equipment and other instruments in the water network were being maintained and working efficiently.

● If there are any leakages or wastages in the network, the long term sustainability of the scheme would be affected.

Without a proper solution to the above issues, it was impossible to ensure that every citizen gets the water that they need to sustain their livelihood. To help create a sustainable water delivery infrastructure, the NGO approached Agua. We joined them as a technology consultant to deploy our existing knowledge about water management solutions. After conducting a detailed survey of the village, we helped design and implement a solution which addressed all the existing challenges.

The solution that we built, centered around the idea of monitoring and regulating water supply to each household in the village. For this, a control device was installed at the household inlets. The device consisted of a flow sensor, which measured the amount of water supplied to the house; and a solenoid valve, which turned the water supply on and off based on specific conditions being met. A level sensor was also installed in each household’s storage tank, to prevent tank overflows during supply.

Water supply to the houses was done once a day. The control device supplied water to the household until it received 55 liters per capita per day OR till the household tank was full. The central village water pump kept running until all households had received their share of the available water. This also helped prevent motor burnout, by avoiding unnecessary usage of the pump. This system also helps detect and pinpoint any leakage in the pipeline. This is done by monitoring the pressure drop in the pipeline, and running algorithms on the data to highlight any sudden pressure drop. The data required for this is generated using the household level control devices - no additional hardware is required.

The implementation of this system has resulted in significant savings for the village. Agua was able to save 1.07ML of water annually, resulting in a 35% reduction in water pump usage. Additionally, the payback period for the project was only 4.4 years, making it a cost-effective solution for the village.

This project showcases Agua's expertise in providing customized solutions to meet the specific needs of its clients. The implementation of this system helped ensure the long-term effectiveness and sustainability of the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme for the village. It is a prime example of how technology can be used to improve the lives of people and save precious resources.

Title: How an IoT-based System Prevented Leaks in a New Delhi Apartment Complex

A large housing complex in New Delhi, comprising ten buildings, was grappling with a water overconsumption issue. The water supply for the entire facility was sourced from four borewells, which ran continuously throughout the day to service the residents' needs. However, the high cost of water and energy consumption was causing concern for the facility’s management. Additionally, the aging metal pipes in the complex were susceptible to corrosion, leading to water leakage across the network.

To tackle this issue, the administration sought out Agua's expertise for a tech based intervention. Agua suggested an IoT-based system, which involved installing flow meters on each borewell outlet, as well as on the inlet of the receiving tanks. These meters continuously monitored the amount of water supplied and the amount of water received.

This data was used to generate water balance accounting for the complex. This system allows the facility to determine the amount of water being wasted and identify the pipeline sections where the maximum loss of water is taking place.

Using this information, they were able to proactively maintain the pipeline network and save on water distribution costs. Moreover, any future issue in the pipelines could be identified at an early stage, preventing huge costs for pipeline repair and replacements. Agua's IoT-based solution equipped the facility managers with the necessary tools required to detect and repair leaks, thereby enhancing their water management system, and saving 35% on their existing energy and water bills.

Title: Revolutionizing Effluent Treatment: Agua's IoT Solution for a Biscuit Manufacturer in Bangalore

A biscuit manufacturer in Bangalore was struggling with their Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), which required manual operation of all treatment processes, as well as exposure of the technicians to hazardous gasses. This resulted in high operation costs for the plant and consumed valuable man-hours.

To solve this issue, the client approached Agua for an automation solution, which could ensure superior quality of the treated water. Agua proposed an ETP monitoring and automation solution that leveraged advanced IoT technology. This solution included motor controllers to automate the water and sludge pumps, level sensors to monitor the sludge levels across the treatment processes, and automated valves to transfer the sludge from one process to another, based on defined criteria.

Additionally, the system integrated quality sensors to regulate the Dissolved Oxygen and turbidity levels during the treatment process, maintaining the required quality standards in each process, and ensuring that the water was safe after treatment. To monitor the quality of the treated water, we also integrated quality sensors for pH, Total Suspended Solids, Biological Oxygen Demand and Chemical Oxygen Demand at the output. This provided data on whether the treated water met the bare minimum requirements to be reused within the facility.

The implementation of this solution resulted in significant savings for the client, with a 67% reduction in operation costs. Moreover, the solution provided an additional 25% reusable water that was utilized for other purposes such as toilets, cooling towers, and gardening, thereby reducing the overall water requirement within the factory.

This case study exemplifies Agua's expertise in providing customized solutions that help reduce costs and also improve the efficiency of the process.

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