Being an essential asset in the desert and the whole world, ways of preserving freshwater are being devised globally. The UAE has used cloud seeding and environment-friendly desalination, together with its neighbour, Saudi Arabia, to ensure ample resources for its residents.
Over the last several months, the city’s water and electricity system has created ripples using technology tools, including a water supply management AI, and now helps homes save wastage by detecting probable leakage.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) high-water usage alert system monitors houses in real-time to promote efficient usage and flags excessive water usage. This notification system intends to guide households to probable leakage, thus saving substantial quantities of water on a long-term basis.
DEWA has been promoting efficient water consumption and urging people to mentor their water supply as part of its smart living initiative. By installing smart meters that track power usage, DEWA is nudging customers towards responsible consumption of resources. The water storage capacity has been increased to more than a thousand gallons, with  DEWA monitoring the supply network using smart tech.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, stressed DEWA’s efforts to holistically add value to the customer’s experience using the latest disruptive technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
DEWA has emphasised the system’s competence in discovering leakage in external connections. DEWA is responsible for connecting and maintaining the metre, while the client is responsible for internal connections after the metre.
The high water use alert by DEWA is the ideal approach to detect water leaks, as it provides consumers warnings of excessive water use, indicating probable internal water leakage. This, in turn, allows them to monitor the necessary upkeep and make Dubai greener.
Khawla Al Mehair, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Government Communications at DEWA, noted that DEWA allows consumers to enhance their power and water use efficiency. It contributes to the conservation and reduction of carbon emissions and makes Dubai the most sustainable city.
