As Kenya continues to confront enormous losses of water released for distribution, a new partnership between Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) and DropByDrop Water Systems aims to turn things around by bringing smart water solutions to the country's non-revenue water challenges.
Reports in Kenya indicate that approximately 47% of the water released for distribution in Kenya remains unaccounted for.
To this end, Liquid and DropByDrop said by reducing these losses through improved leak detection, accurate metering, and real-time monitoring, water utilities can boost revenue collection and unlock greater funding opportunities for water infrastructure development.
In a statement, the two companies said this collaboration, which combines Liquid’s network and tailored technology solutions with DropByDrop’s cloud-based water management platform, will deliver smart water solutions to resolve non-revenue water challenges in Kenya.
Furthermore, they said smart water solutions play a crucial role in advancing broader societal and environmental objectives.
The statement goes on to say data generated supports environmental, social, and governance reporting, demonstrating progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and enable informed planning for urban development and infrastructure expansion.
According to the parties, Liquid’s existing Internet of Things infrastructure integrates with DropByDrop’s platform to provide reliable, efficient water delivery based on real-time data.
“SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) integration enables remote monitoring and control, while geo-asset management ensures that infrastructure is well-maintained.
"Additionally, remote valve control allows for quick shut-offs or adjustments. The platform’s multilingual design and compatibility with various networks mean more people benefit from accurate billing, usage monitoring, and leak detection alerts,” the statement said.
Neeraj Pradhan, acting chief executive officer, Liquid Kenya, commented: “Water scarcity is a growing challenge across the continent, and managing this precious resource efficiently is more important than ever.
"Through our partnership with DropByDrop, we’re bringing Liquid’s advanced technology and data-driven solutions to Kenya’s water sector. By helping providers digitise their infrastructure and build smart water ecosystems, we’re empowering them to serve their communities better.”
While, Khorolsky, international projects partner of DropByDrop, added: “Water is at the heart of life, yet millions still struggle to access it reliably. At DropByDrop, our mission is to harness the power of data and technology to make every drop count.
"Leveraging Liquid’s extensive infrastructure enables us to scale our advanced water management platform in Kenya. Together, we’re creating a future where water is managed sustainably, equitably, and intelligently.”
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