Water Management System
Paper ID:
IJSDIP_2026_VOLUME 14_ISSUE 1_51-55
Author's Name:
Riya, Deepak Sahu
Volume:
14
Issue:
Issue 1
Year:
2026
Pages:
51-55
Abstract
Water management is the organized planning, development, distribution, and optimization of water resources to balance human needs, economic activity, and environmental health, involving practices like irrigation, wastewater treatment, flood control, and conservation to ensure sustainable supply, minimize hazards, and protect ecosystems.
Keywords
Water Management
References
1. Modern water management systems focus on integrated, sustainable approaches like rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling, and IoT-based monitoring to enhance efficiency. Key references include the World Bank's Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) frameworks, NITI Aayog's Compendium of Best Practices, and technical manuals.
2. Key References and Resources Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM): The Global Water Partnership (GWP) provides comprehensive, participatory, and sustainable management frameworks. Best Practices in India: The NITI Aayog Compendium (2023) highlights successful, sustainable water management projects (e.g., in Odisha).Technical Guidelines: The Central Public Health & Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO) manuals cover water supply, treatment, and infrastructure, specifically the 1999 and 2005 manuals.
3. Smart & Digital Solutions: Wilo's reference guide offers resources on smart, connected, and automated water management technologies.
4. Academic Literature: Key publications include "Water Resources Management: Principles, Regulations, and Cases" by Neil S. Grigg and, "Water Management: Conservation, Harvesting and Artificial Recharge" by K. V. S. G. Murali Krishna.
5. Traditional & Local Practices: Studies on traditional methods, particularly from arid regions like Rajasthan, emphasize local, sustainable conservation, as detailed in ISVS reports.
6. Core Components of Water Management Systems Rainwater Harvesting: Capturing and storing rainfall from roofs and land surfaces to recharge groundwater.
7. Wastewater Treatment & Reuse: Treating graywater and sewage for non-potable uses like landscaping or agriculture. IoT & Automation: Using sensors and digital, smart technology to manage distribution and detect leaks.
8. Policy & Governance: Developing institutional frameworks for fair, efficient water allocation.
9. Key references for water management systems cover Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), smart technology applications, and sustainable conservation strategies. Key sources include Global Water Partnership (GWP) on IWRM principles, UN Water Development Reports, and academic analyses of IoT/AI in water demand management.
10. Key References & Resources for Water Management Systems Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM):Global Water Partnership (GWP) - Technical Committee (2000) provides foundational, widely cited,, background papers on IWRM.
11. Biswas, A. K. (2008) discusses the evolution of IWRM since the 1930s.
12. Koop & Van Leeuwen (2021) explains the "City Blueprint Approach" for assessing urban water management.
13. Smart & Technology-Driven Management: MDPI (2023) offers a literature review on AI, machine learning, and smart meter data for predicting water demand and anomalies.
14. ISVS e-journal (2022) discusses IoT-based smart water management systems.
15. Policy, Planning, & Conservation Guidelines:Central Public Health & Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO) manuals (1999, 2005) provide detailed guidelines on water supply,, treatment, and infrastructure O&M FEMA (2013) manual P-936 on floodproofing.
16. Savenije, H.H.G. (2000) discusses water scarcity indicators.