- The 1st Water Innovation and Technology Fair brought together 30 companies from the sector and more than 300 professionals in Seville
FACSA, a company specializing in the management of the complete water cycle, has recently participated in H2Orizon, the first Water Innovation and Technology Exhibition held at the Seville Exhibition and Congress Centre, which in this first edition revolved around the efficient management of water in the digital world, showcasing technological advances and the latest innovations in the sector.
In this context, Fernando Bagán, deputy director of the Supply Area of FACSA, presented to the attendees the latest advances applied in Smart Water, The remote meter reading system implemented by FACSA collects data remotely and automatically, resulting in fast and efficient management of the supply network.
This smart water management method, developed by FACSA and IoTsens—a company specializing in comprehensive Internet of Things hardware and software solutions—detects any system malfunctions or leaks, increasing network efficiency, improving the billing process, and ensuring greater user control over their consumption. Furthermore, this tool features an open configuration, allowing for integration with third-party systems.
With the aim of connecting the platform to the different meters, IoTsens pioneered the development of its own server based on LoRaWAN technology, operated entirely by the company.
The implementation of this innovative remote reading system is already underway in Vila-real and Castellón de la Plana, where it is estimated that by the end of this year nearly 14,000 smart water meters will have been installed, managed under the same data and communications platform: Smart Water. Furthermore, this comprehensive remote meter reading method will also be installed in certain neighborhoods of the town of Onda at no additional cost to users.
The conference, organized by the Regional Government of Andalusia, was attended by 30 companies and more than 300 professionals from various sectors of the water industry, particularly those related to urban water management, agriculture, industry, and the environment, among others. Representatives from public administrations and institutions, as well as research centers from Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, also participated.
The presentation of the comprehensive remote meter reading method implemented by FACSA at these conferences reaffirms the leadership of the companies in the Gimeno Servicios division in the application of digital technologies in water supply management.
