Author: Ali Hasanbeigi, Ph.D.
Access to clean water and proper sanitation has been highlighted as one of the most pressing issues by the United Nation’s Agenda 2023, and is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG6). Issues related to water and sanitation affect all aspects of human life across various geographies, with a particular emphasis on least developed countries and marginalized communities. It is estimated that about 36% of the global population live in water-scarce regions, and more than 2 billion people have no choice but to consume contaminated water. Millions die yearly from otherwise preventable diseases, particularly children.
The technological advances in recent years in Industry 4.0 technologies such as: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Drones, and Virtual and Augmented Reality, have provided new tools to address water issues.
Global Efficiency Intelligence, LLC participated in a study led by Tambourine Innovation Ventures and funded by Inter-American Development Bank to provide an overview of some of the current applications of key Industry 4.0 technologies in the water and sanitation sectors globally as well as recommendations of how to further harness their potential.
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