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It is highly recommended that Mashhad develop programmes to prioritize the conservation of the
city’s water resources. This should involve policies and programmes to protect water resources,
programmes to proactively detect leaks and make repairs within the water distribution system,
programmes to encourage water conservation, and an ICT-based system for smarter water
management.

Capturing all wastewater flows for treatment is the most effective way to ensure that pollution is
minimized. The current methods pertaining to the treatment of wastewater can be made more
effective if expansion to the wastewater collection system to capture all wastewater flows becomes
another priority for Mashhad.

Enhancing Performance Using ITU-T Recommendations:

Y Suppl. 36: ITU-T Y.4550-Y.4699: ‘Smart water management in cities’ provides municipalities,
decision-makers and interested stakeholders with an overview of the main technical aspects that
need to be considered to effectively design and implement smart water management in cities.

L Suppl. 15: ITU-T L.1500 series – ‘Requirements for water sensing and early warning systems’
illustrates the different technologies for sensing water quality indicators, in addition to early warning
systems. The Supplement also demonstrates the most commonly measured water parameters and
associated sensing technologies.

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