SECTORNIEUWS 27/03/2025

WATERTECH CHINA 2025 Spotlights Digital Water Ecosystem Innovations

AI & Blockchain: Transforming China’s Water Management

China is tackling water scarcity with AI and blockchain, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and transparency.

AI in Water Monitoring & Leak Prevention

AI-powered platforms, like those from Harbin Institute of Technology, analyze real-time data in Shanghai and Beijing, detecting contaminants early and reducing costs. Huawei’s smart water system in Shenzhen cut water loss by 20%, using AI for real-time leak detection and predictive maintenance.

Blockchain in Water Rights & Transparency

In the Yellow River Basin, blockchain optimizes water rights trading, ensuring fair allocation. It also enhances supply chain transparency, preventing fraud and improving accountability.