Water 4.0Edition 1

The book guides readers through the key issues within water supply systems, and how it has seen several technological advancements over the years. It examines the application of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to water systems operation with the advent of big data and computational information. The importance of interconnectivity and data analytics through automation, digitalization and machine learning are also explored to scale up water supply operations.

Features:
• Examines the application of fourth industrial revolution to water systems operation.
• Applies the concept of intelligent computing through the exploration of big data and modeling to water supply network management.
• Discusses the application of automation in Water Supply Network Management with practical examples.
• Explores the use of automatic and electronic devices to monitor and control water loss.
• Reviews the historical development of technology from first to fourth industrial revolution.

The book is aimed at graduate and postgraduate students, and researchers in water and environmental engineering, including researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners.