Modern Technologies for Innovative Urban Water Management in Smart Cities

Proceedings of International Scientific Conference „ALFATECH – Smart Cities and modern technologies“ (pp. 28-35)

 

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Snežana ĐORIĆ-VELJKOVIĆ , Borislava BLAGOJEVIĆ , Milan GOCIĆ , Emina HADŽIĆ   

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DOI:  10.46793/ALFATECHproc25.028DV

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

The efficient usage of resources is essential to the development and operation of smart cities, with recent technologies playing a pivotal role. In particular, advanced electronics and digital innovations are transforming energy and water management, integrating clean technologies and promoting sustainability. Smart sensors, IoT networks, and automated systems enable real-time data collection and analysis, allowing for predictive maintenance, timely interventions, and optimized resource allocation. Leading-edge technologies such as AI-powered analytics and machine learning models enhance decision-making processes by providing actionable insights for urban management. Additionally, blockchain technology can ensure secure data exchange, while 5G connectivity facilitates faster communication between devices, improving the overall productivity of urban systems. These advancements are increasingly integrated into the infrastructure of newly developed smart cities built with technology at their fundamental. At the same time, in many cities of Europe the existing infrastructure is retrofitted with smart solutions to improve their operations. This study will examine these achievements and point out two possibilities of their potential application in cities of Serbia, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina. The goal is to systematize the ways in which modern electronic technologies are involved for sustainable water management, intelligent urban infrastructure, and resilient urban.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

Smart cities, sensors and systems, water management

ПРОЈЕКАТ / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

The results are realized throw the project supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia [grant number 451-03-65/202403/200095].

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