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Figure 7 – Schematic representation of smart water management technologies and tools

As illustrated in Figure 7, SWM technologies often overlap a series of functionalities that are key for
the effective operation of urban water systems. The following section will explore in more detail the
role of each of these technologies, and their contribution to SWM.

4.1 SWM technologies
Smart water Management technologies are currently applied to many different areas of water
management, as illustrated in Figure 8.

Source: Hauser (2012).
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Figure 8 – Current implementation of smart water management technologies and tools

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