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IoT-Enabled Smart Water Management
Solutions for Buildings and Cities

Optimize water usage, reduce waste, and enhance sustainability
at every scale.

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Water scarcity is an urgent reality, yet 324 billion cubic meters of fresh water are lost annually due to aging infrastructure and inefficient management. It isn't just an environmental crisis, but an operational challenge for businesses, municipal authorities, and public institutions. Smart water management solutions are essential to prevent waste and protect this precious resource.

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How IoT Is Redefining
Water Management?

Smart water solutions integrate IoT sensors, flow meters, and smart valves to efficiently monitor, control, and optimize water usage. By capturing real-time data on water flow, pressure, and usage patterns, it enables comprehensive system analysis and informed decision-making.

IoT-driven smart water solutions offer significant benefits across sectors:

  • For businesses: reduce operational costs and prevent costly leaks
  • For municipalities: improve infrastructure longevity and grid management
  • For governments: support sustainable resource planning and compliance

Smart Water Management for Modern Buildings

Smart Metering

Pump & Pipeline Pressure Monitoring

Point-of-Use Water Monitoring

Tank & Level Monitoring

Move beyond manual readings. Milesight Pulse Counter enables remote meter reading and sub-metering for commercial and residential buildings, delivering continuous, accurate consumption data. Designed for easy integration, these solutions can retrofit existing meters, allowing organizations to upgrade their water management systems without replacing infrastructure.

Key Benefits:

  • Detects leaks (continuous flow) or stopped meters (tampering/faults).
  • Reduces maintenance costs by minimizing the need for manual inspections.
  • Supports threshold-based alerts and daily usage analytics.
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EM300-DI

Maintain constant system health. Milesight Pipe Pressure Sensor monitors pipeline pressure across booster pumps, supply lines, and internal distribution networks. By detecting fluctuations and anomalies early, you can ensure stable water delivery and shift from reactive repairs to proactive maintenance.

Key Benefits:

  • Detects micro-leaks and potential pipe burst risks before major damage occurs.
  • Infer the health and status of water pumps to streamline repairs.
  • Reduces complaints from tenants by ensuring a consistent water supply.
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EM500-PP

Catch leaks where they happen. Detecting leaks at specific points allows for precise intervention before issues escalate. Milesight offers a wide range of leak detection devices, including membrane, spot, and area-based sensing, to ensure rapid response and effective containment in any scenario, especially for critical equipment and high-risk zones.

Key Benefits:

  • Protects high-value equipment and sensitive rooms from water damage.
  • Identifies abnormal consumption patterns instantly.
  • Enables remote valve control to stop leaks immediately.
  • Cuts unnecessary water loss and related costs.
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EM300-MLD
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EM300-SLD, EM300-ZLD

Ensure reliable water storage. Milesight liquid level sensors use multiple technologies, such as ultrasonic and radar, for accurate level monitoring across fire protection systems, domestic water tanks, and rainwater harvesting facilities. It ensures you always have adequate capacity while preventing overflows or shortages.

Key Benefits:

  • Prevents overflow or leakage incidents that could lead to safety risks.
  • Enables real-time inventory visibility for water storage management.
  • Ensures reliable water availability for critical systems (e.g., fire suppression).
  • Cuts unnecessary water loss and related costs.
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EM400-UDL
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EM500-UDL
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EM500-SWL

IoT Water Management Solutions for Smarter Cities

Sewer Management

Hydrology & Flood Monitoring

Smart Irrigation

Stay ahead of sewer risks. Utilizing advanced radar technology and a rugged IP68-rated design, Milesight sewer liquid level sensor provides stable, accurate monitoring within manholes and pipelines. Engineered for harsh and contaminated environments, they ensure reliable data collection throughout the wastewater network.

Key Benefits:

  • Prevents blockages and overflows, reducing flood risks and backflow incidents.
  • Mitigates environmental pollution and public health hazards.
  • Optimizes citywide maintenance planning and cleaning schedules.
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EM41x-RDL

Gain real-time visibility across natural and engineered waterways. From dams and reservoirs to urban stormwater channels, Milesight water level sensors provide continuous monitoring of critical water bodies. By tracking water outlets, reservoir capacity, and river conditions in real time, the system supports flood prevention, storage optimization, and environmental protection.

Key Benefits:

  • Enables data-driven regulation of water resources and flood control.
  • Strengthens urban resilience with early warnings against extreme weather.
  • Enhances long-term water management and infrastructure strategies.
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EM400-UDL
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EM500-UDL

Irrigate based on data, not just schedules. Milesight smart irrigation solution integrates weather monitoring, soil sensing, and automated valve control to regulate watering based on actual environmental needs. With reliable long-range connectivity, you can ensure optimal coverage across vast outdoor landscapes.

Key Benefits:

  • Enables centralized remote control of scattered irrigation zones (parks, median strips, vertical gardens, etc.) without manual site visits.
  • Improves agricultural and landscaping productivity while minimizing water waste.
  • Ensures compliance with strict water conservation regulations.
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EM500-SMTC
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WTS506
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UC51x

Comprehensive Milesight Portfolio for Smart Water Management

Milesight's strategy is “Retrofit & Connect." We provide sensors and controllers to make existing assets smart using LoRaWAN®.

IoT Sensors

Controllers

Routers

Gateways

Milesight IoT sensors deliver reliable long-range LoRaWAN® performance with strong coverage and easy deployment. These devices are designed to collect data from the environment, pipes, tanks, and other water facilities for analysis and actions.

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EM500-SWL

Submersible Water Level Sensor

  • Water Detection Can Be Customized for Oil and Other
    Non-Corrosive Medium
  • Customizable Measuring Range: 200m
  • Not Affected by Foam, Wind, or Rain
  • IP67 Waterproof Performance
  • 10 Years Battery Life
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EM400/500-UDL

Ultrasonic Distance/Level Sensor

  • Multiple Ranges: 0.25m to 10m
  • Non-Contact Detection for Professional Applications
  • Position Function (EM400-UDL-NB-IoT)
  • IP67 Protection and UV Resistance
  • 10 Years Battery Life
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EM41x-RDL

Radar Distance Detector

  • 0.3m to 12m Detection Range
  • 8° Radar Beam Angle Can Focus on Target Fluids
  • ATEX Explosion-proof Certified (EM411-RDL)
  • Built-in 3-Axis Accelerometer Sensor
  • Standard Mode, Rainwater Well Mode, Wastewater Well Mode
  • PVDF Material with IP68
  • LoRa® Version:7 Years Battery Life, Cat-1 Version: 5 Years Battery Life
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EM300-SLD/ZLD

Leak Detection Sensor

  • IP67 Rated and UV Resistance
  • Probe & Rope Type Available
  • Conductive Liquids Leak Detection
  • Embedded Temperature & Humidity Sensors
  • Customized Alarm Reporting Interval/Times
  • 10 Years Battery Life
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EM300-MLD

Membrane Leakage Detection Sensor

  • Sensitive Leak Detection with Membrane
  • IP67 Waterproof Rating for Durability
  • Data Storage and Retransmission
  • 10 Years Battery Life
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EM500-PP

Pipe Pressure Sensor

  • Multiple Ranges: 0.25m to 10m
  • Shock, Vibration, and Corrosion Resistance
  • Wireless and Highly Secure Data Transmission
  • High Compatibility with Various Pipes
  • 10 Years Battery Life
  • Easy Configuration via NFC
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EM300-DI

LoRaWAN® Pulse Counter

  • Automatically Interference Filtering
  • Flexible configuration to secure the accuracy
  • Work for Different Types of Passive Pulse Meters
  • IP67 Waterproof
  • 5/10 Years Years Battery Life
  • Wireless Deployment
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EM500-SMTC

Soil Moisture, Temperature, and Electrical Conductivity Sensor

  • Seamless Integration with Smart Irrigation Systems
  • IP67 Rated Transceiver for Harsh Environment
  • IP68 Rated Corrosion Resistance Probe
  • Data Integrity and Easy Management
  • Long-Lasting Battery Life of up to 10 Years
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WTS506

IoT Weather Station

  • Temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, barometric pressure, and rainfall monitoring
  • High resolution and accuracy with research-grade measurement
  • Solar-Powered & Chargeable Batteries Backup
  • Store Capacity with 19000 Sets of Historical Data Records
  • Support Data Retransmission

Milesight controllers enable precise on-site automation for irrigation, valve control, and other water applications. With flexible logic and strong compatibility, they connect sensing and execution to support efficient, real-time system adjustments.

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UC51x

Solenoid Valve Controller

  • Internal/External Antenna Version Available
  • 2 x Relay Outputs Interface for Connecting DC Latching Solenoid Valve; 2 x GPIO Interfaces for Flow Monitoring
  • IP67 Rated and UV Resistance Enclosure with M12 Connectors
  • IP67 Waterproof Performance
  • Solar Powered and Built-In Batteries for Flexible Power Supply Options
  • Easy Configuration via NFC or USB Type-C
  • Support Milesight IoT Cloud
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UC50x

Multi-Interface Controller

  • GPIO, AI, RS232/RS485 & SDI-12
  • Internal/External Antenna Version Available
  • IP68 Rated and UV Resistance Enclosure with M12 Connectors
  • Solar and Battery Power Options
  • NB-loT & CAT-M Versions Available
  • Data Threshold Reporting
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UC300

Redefining IoT Monitoring and Control

  • Highly Adaptable - LoRaWAN® & 4G LTE
  • RS485 & RS232, 4 x DI + 2 x DO, 2 x PT100
  • Autonomous Operation
  • Multiple Communication Protocols( MQTT/TCP/UDP )
  • Support Milesight IoT Cloud
  • Milesight D2D - Controller and Agent
  • Support Up to 16 Custom Trigger Conditions
  • Flexible Installation and Compatible

Milesight routers deliver powerful 4G to 5G connectivity in remote water facilities where Ethernet or Wi-Fi is unavailable.

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UR32/35

Industrial Cellular Routers

  • Industrial Grade Design for Harsh Environment
  • Rugged And Pocket-Sized Design
  • Ultra-High Protection System
  • Rich Interfaces for Multiple Applications
  • Stable Cellular, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi Transmission
  • Open VPN Tunnel and Various Protocols
  • DLMS-compatible
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UR41/41L

Mini Industrial Cellular Routers

  • Industrial Grade Design for Harsh Environment
  • Rugged and Lightweight
  • Secure 4G Connectivity in a Compact Design
  • Low Power Consumption with Smart Operating Modes
  • Support GPS & Multiple Interfaces for Various Applications
  • DLMS-compatible

Milesight LoRaWAN® gateways seamlessly connect distributed sensors and controllers to the network server, ensuring reliable data transmission across large buildings and wide-area city applications. Engineered for stability and high message throughput, they efficiently receive and forward device data for processing and data analytics. Their strong coverage and easy deployment empower a scalable IoT ecosystem that supports long-term smart water solutions.

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Highlights of Milesight Smart Water Solutions

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Easy Retrofit for Existing Infrastructure

Milesight devices support retrofit-friendly deployments, allowing water utilities, enterprises, and government institutions to upgrade water infrastructure without large-scale replacements. The compact, non-intrusive design fits easily into existing piping, meter setups, and control systems—making it especially suitable for older buildings, renovation projects, and heritage structures where preserving the original layout is essential.

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Robust Performance in
Harsh Environments

Milesight devices are engineered for durability, featuring strong environmental resistance, long battery life, and stable operation in challenging conditions such as high humidity, underground spaces, and extreme temperatures—ensuring reliability in mission-critical water applications.

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Multi-Transmission Options

Milesight supports LoRaWAN®, Ethernet, Cellular, and Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity, ensuring stable data transmission across indoor and outdoor environments and enabling flexible deployment for diverse water management scenarios.

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High Compatibility

Designed for seamless integration, Milesight devices work efficiently with a wide range of platforms, protocols, and third-party systems, making it easy to build, scale, and maintain end-to-end smart water solutions.

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Comprehensive Product Matrix

From sensors to controllers to gateways, Milesight offers a complete portfolio that covers both building-level and city-level water management needs, ensuring unified data collection, automation, and system visibility.

Benefits of Smart Water Systems

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Proactive Risk Mitigation

IoT sensors detect leaks, pressure fluctuations, and overflow risks early. Instead of relying on reactive repairs, this proactive water management approach prevents accidents, equipment damage, and public health hazards.

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Operational Efficiency & Cost Reduction

Automate routine inspections and optimize resource allocation.
By minimizing water loss (Non-Revenue Water) and streamlining workflows, smart water systems significantly lower operational costs and optimize facility management.

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Data-Driven Decision Making

Accurate, real-time data from IoT-enabled smart water systems empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions, optimize maintenance schedules, and plan long-term water infrastructure improvements.

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Sustainability & Resource Conservation

Continuous monitoring systems and intelligent control ensure responsible water usage and minimize waste. Smart water management solutions help cities and businesses strictly adhere to ESG goals and regulatory standards.

Milesight IoT Water Management Success Stories

Sewer
Management

Flood Warning

Water Protection

Smart Irrigation

Water Metering
Management

Water Leak

spain

Spain

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Colombia

Smart City Sewer Management for Predicting Cockroach Infestations

Milesight's solution makes cockroach control more timely and precise, predicts infestations, enhances pest management efficiency, effectively manages city sewers, and improves public health.

Location:

Covers 148,000 m² in Cordoba, Spain

Partner:

GrayHats

Has Deployed:

EM500-CO2, EM300-TH, UG65

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Milesight Optimizes Rural Aqueducts Management through Digital Innovation

Milesight's EM500-SWL sensor monitors water levels, while the UC501 controller and flow meters measure flow and volume. Data is sent to the UG56 gateway and displayed on the Milesight IoT Cloud, enabling remote monitoring and optimization of aqueduct operations, demonstrating digital transformation feasibility.

Location:

Pensilvania, Caldas, Colombia

Partner:

Siot Ingeniería S.A.S.

Has Deployed:

EM500-SWL, UC501, UG56

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Milesight IoT Based Dam Monitoring System in Austria

Milesight sensors at the Chorinsky-Klause Dam and downstream collect real-time, accurate data and issue timely alerts. This solution reduces flood management costs and time, improves monitoring efficiency and decision-making, and ensures community and infrastructure safety.

Location:

Weißenbach Valley, Austria

Partner:

Hartl Consulting

Has Deployed:

EM500-SWL, EM500-UDL, UG67

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Milesight Protects Water Sources from Legionella with Temperature Monitoring

  • Prevent Legionella growth by accurately monitoring water temperature
  • Send real-time alerts when the temperature rises to a level conducive to Legionella growth
  • Automated data export & risk analysis supported

Location:

Netherlands

Partner:

Delmation

Has Deployed:

TS302

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Urban Green Space

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Recycled Water

Transforming Into Smart Irrigation across 10 Parks and Sports Grounds

  • Water Conservation: Reduces water wastage significantly.
  • Centralized Monitoring: Unified view of irrigation needs.
  • Automated Control: Reduces manual interventions and crew travel.
  • Cost Savings: Lowers maintenance expenses.

Location:

Cambridge 7170, Australia

Partner:

Indicium Dynamics

Has Deployed:

EM500-SMTC, UG67, UC300

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Efficient Recycled Water Irrigation with Milesight LoRaWAN® Technology

  • The End User Control System uses IoT for efficient water management, allowing real-time adjustments based on data inputs.
  • The system automatically diverts and recirculates non-compliant reclaimed water, ensuring safety and health standards.
  • The EUCS tracks system performance and quickly notifies of leaks, improving response times and conserving water.
  • The web-based platform analyzes data to manage water use effectively, preventing waste.

Location:

Australia

Partner:

Indicium Dynamics

Has Deployed:

UC501, EM300-UDL

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Warehouse

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Building

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Water Refill Station

Milesight Wireless IoT Solution Facilitates Sustainability Reporting for Warehouse

  • Improve data accessibility to respond promptly to any irregularities or inefficiencies
  • The wireless solution provides future potential scaling opportunities
  • Facilitate sustainability reporting and compliance with green building standards

Location:

Sydney, NSW Australia

Partner:

Qantec Automation

Has Deployed:

EM300-DI,UG56

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Milesight Achieves Smart Water Meter Upgrades in Buildings

Using Milesight's UC100 controller and UG56 gateway, these devices collected data via Modbus and supported BACnet/IP integration into the existing BMS. This smart upgrade simplified BMS integration, enabled real-time monitoring without interruption, and accelerated the building's management capabilities.

Location:

Trieste, ltaly

Partner:

OpenSense

Has Deployed:

UC100, UG56

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Milesight Solution Enhances Real-Time Water Monitoring and Environmental Protection at Water Refill Stations

Every portable water station has integrated a flow meter with pulse counter to check the water consumption data. Thanks to the public LoRaWAN® network, the EM300-DI can seamlessly forward data without the gateway installation.

Location:

Tasmania, Australia

Partner:

TasWater, Meetpat

Has Deployed:

EM300-DI

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Milesight Water Leakage Monitoring for 38-Story Condo & Rental Building

  • Property Loss Prevention: Early leak detection saves time and money by preventing further damage.
  • Real-Time Alerts: IoT sensors notify facility managers of leaks via smartphone or email, preventing major damage.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Providing real-time building monitoring, protecting property, enhancing occupant satisfaction, and safeguarding assets.

Location:

Quebec, Canada

Partner:

Thingsfactory

Has Deployed:

EM300-SLD, UC1114, UC300, UG56, UG65, UG67

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FAQ

Q: Do I need to replace my entire existing water infrastructure to go “Smart”?

No. Milesight solutions support easy retrofitting of your existing water infrastructure. Devices can be added to current meters, pipes, and systems without large-scale replacement or construction. Installation is quick, minimally invasive, and designed to avoid disrupting water supply or daily operations, making it suitable even for older buildings or historically protected facilities.

Q: What is the key role of LoRaWAN® technology in water management solutions?

LoRaWAN® enables long-range, low-power communication between IoT sensors, controllers, and gateways, making real-time monitoring of water usage, pressure, leaks, and tank levels possible. It supports scalable, efficient, and reliable smart water solutions for both buildings and cities, helping reduce operational costs and optimize resources.

Q: Can I integrate this data into my existing Building Management System (BMS)?

Yes. Milesight devices offer broad compatibility and integrate seamlessly with mainstream BMS/EMS platforms. Using BACnet or Modbus via Milesight gateways, real-time consumption data, leak alerts, and equipment status can be synchronized effortlessly into your existing dashboards.

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Q: How does water management relate to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Smart water management supports SDG 6 by improving access to sustainable water and sanitation. IoT and AI technologies enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and promote responsible water use (SDG 12), strengthen resilience against climate change (SDG 13), and improve water infrastructure (SDG 9). Data-driven monitoring and collaboration among stakeholders (SDG 17) ensure sustainable, equitable, and informed water management practices.

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