Sustainable Water Futures: Enhancing Efficiency and Conservation in Madinah AL Munawara

Toqeer Ali  Syed; Muhammad Tayyab  Naqash; Waqas  Nawaz; Abdallah  Namoun; Munir  AzamMuhammad

doi:10.6180/jase.202510_28(10).0015

Sustainable Water Futures: Enhancing Efficiency and Conservation in Madinah AL Munawara

Civil Engineering Computer Science and Information Engineering

Toqeer Ali Syed¹, Muhammad Tayyab Naqash²This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Waqas Nawaz¹, Abdallah Namoun^1,3, and Munir AzamMuhammad⁴

¹Faculty of Computer and Information System, Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

²Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia.

³AI Center, Faculty of Computer and Information Systems, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia.

⁴Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Faculty of Computer and Information System, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.

Received: September 14, 2024
Accepted: December 3, 2024
Publication Date: February 7, 2025

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Water resource management worldwide faces significant challenges, including high consumption rates, scarcity, and ageing infrastructure. This paper proposes a comprehensive approach to address these issues through five key solutions. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) first facilitates real-time data collection and consumer awareness campaigns. Secondly, wastewater recycling and reuse are promoted by upgrading wastewater treatment plants and fostering public-private partnerships. Thirdly, reducing network losses is achieved through leak detection systems and regular maintenance. Fourthly, policy enhancement and regulatory frameworks are strengthened by implementing regulations for new developments and incentives for water-saving technologies. Lastly, community engagement and education initiatives are undertaken to promote sustainable water practices. This multifaceted strategy aims to improve water conservation, efficiency, and resilience of the water supply system. This paper proposes solutions that can be applied to the Madinah AL Munawara region of Saudi Arabia, an area of utmost importance, demonstrating the applicability and effectiveness of these solutions in addressing regional water management challenges.

Keywords: Smart water metering, Water Conservation, Internet of things, Water efficiency, Madinah, Vision 2030, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), Sustainability.

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