IoT for Smart Water Management:
A Concrete Response to Environmental and Economic Challenges
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In the face of dwindling water resources, climate change, and the urgent need to reduce our environmental footprint, water management has become a strategic priority. In multi-occupancy buildings and local authorities alike, water waste, undetected leaks, and the lack of real-time data hinder efforts to achieve greater efficiency.
This is where IoT (Internet of Things) technologies come into play. By connecting water meters to smart sensors, it becomes possible to monitor, analyse, and optimise consumption in real time.
The result: less waste, greater savings, and more efficient maintenance.
Collective Buildings: Towards Proactive and Cost-Effective Water Management
Tertiary and multi-dwelling residential buildings account for a significant share of urban water consumption. Yet, a large portion of losses remains invisible: small leaks behind walls, gradual equipment drift, meter reading errors… Thanks to IoT sensors, it is now possible to accurately track consumption in real time, instantly identify anomalies, and take action before costs spiral out of control.
Collective housing, social housing blocks, and tertiary buildings represent major opportunities for optimisation.
With IoT sensors:
Abnormal consumption is detected immediately (e.g. a leak in a pipe).
Data is centralised and analysed to fine-tune optimisation strategies.
Automatic alerts enable intervention before a leak turns into costly water damage.
Facility managers can raise awareness among occupants through clear reports on their usage.
The impact is threefold: economic, with significantly lower bills; operational, through more targeted maintenance; and environmental, by reducing waste and managing water more efficiently.
KEY FIGURES on Water Challenges
Up to 30% of drinking water is lost in urban networks.
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The building sector accounts for over 12% of water consumption in France.
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Drinking water consumption has dropped by 20% over the past 20 years… but the networks are ageing.
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Connecting Water Means Connecting an Entire Ecosystem
Water connectivity relies on a more complex architecture than it may seem. A high-performing IoT solution combines field sensors, secure transmission technology, a data collection and analysis platform, and finally, business applications capable of generating real value.
Throughout the entire water chain — from producer to end user — the needs are numerous:
Ensure water quality.
Optimise maintenance operations.
Prevent damage caused by overpressure or leaks.
Guarantee fair billing.
IoT addresses each of these challenges by providing visibility, responsiveness, and reliability at every level.
Adeunis is fully part of this ecosystem, making it easier to integrate sensors into existing infrastructure thanks to ready-to-use devices that are interoperable with all types of meters and controllers. Their technology can also retrieve data from broader systems, such as indoor air quality or energy management, enabling comprehensive building supervision.
Technology in Action: How Does It Work in Practice?
IoT sensors like the PULSE LoRa or PULSE NB-IoT are at the heart of this transformation
These sensors enable:
Connection of any meter with a pulse output
Wireless, continuous data transmission via various networks: LoRaWAN, NB-IoT / LTE-M, or Sigfox
Key use cases:
Consumption monitoring (analysis, peak detection)
Detection of anomalies or leaks
Cycle counting (number of openings, water flow events…) to anticipate maintenance
Managing your building more sustainably
The bonus: These sensors are autonomous, compact, and easy to deploy, even in older buildings.
Inspiring Use Cases
All over the world, organisations have already leapt.
A city on Australia’s east coast deployed Adeunis IoT sensors to track invisible leaks in its water networks, reducing drinking water losses by up to 30%.
This example demonstrates that smart water management is not only possible, but also profitable and sustainable.
IoT: A Tangible Lever for Smarter Water Management
In the context of an urgent ecological transition, IoT is far from a gimmick—it is a strategic ally for sustainable water management.
Whether you are:
a local authority looking to modernise its infrastructure,
a building manager aiming to cut costs and prevent damage,
or simply a stakeholder committed to preserving natural resources,
connecting your meters is already taking action.
By turning every consumption point into a valuable data source, IoT empowers decision-makers.
It’s no longer just about monitoring—it’s about anticipating, optimising, and fostering accountability.
Fewer leaks, less waste, fewer emergency interventions—but above all, greater efficiency, transparency, and impact.
As environmental challenges grow, integrating IoT solutions for water management is no longer optional—it’s essential.
Now is the time to act, to connect your systems, and to build smarter, more responsible, future-ready water management.
The result: a solution that is easy to integrate, cost-effective to deploy, and ready to support your energy transition.
And you—where do you stand in your smart water management strategy?
And you—where do you stand in your smart water management strategy?
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