Tech for intelligent water management

Water management systems play a crucial role in supporting patient safety, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. With growing concerns about resource conservation and waterborne pathogens, intelligent water management systems are becoming valuable tools for hospitals and medical centers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health care water systems are susceptible to pathogens such as Legionella. Modern water management technologies enable health care facilities to monitor and improve water quality.

Water management systems driven by artificial intelligence (AI) facilitate real-time data collection across health care environments.Through advanced technologies, facilities can track water quality, identify inefficiencies and adjust water treatment processes. Additionally, American National Standards Institute/ASHRAE Standard 514, Risk Management for Building Water Systems: Physical, Chemical, and Microbial Hazards, encourages facilities to adopt proactive water management practices.

Operational efficiency and asset life-cycle preservation are other benefits of intelligent water management systems. By tracking water usage data, these systems can detect excessive water use, leaks and malfunctions. Early identification of these issues not only helps address maintenance needs proactively but also minimizes wear on infrastructure.

Regulatory compliance is a critical concern for health care facilities. The CDC recommends that hospitals adopt comprehensive water management programs to reduce the risk of waterborne disease outbreaks. Advanced water management systems support these efforts by offering real-time monitoring, automated logging and reporting features, and detailed analyitcs, simplifying adherence to regulatory requirements.

Visit the link in this column to download guidelines for creating an intelligent water management system. 

Jennifer Caldwell, chief marketing and business development officer, Aquanomix.