BIG DATA IN WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS.

Digitization in the field of water supply and sewerage is associated with the concept of processing extremely large amounts of data (big data) and processing and analysis of these data (data mining). In essence, the significance of the mentioned data for water supply and sewerage systems is huge, but in order to understand their role, it is necessary to assess the possibility of using and applying these data. In conditions in which data from various sensors and equipment in the field of kai and data related to customer needs are permanently obtained, the amount of this data increases significantly. Replacing classic water meters with smart ones also significantly increases the amount of information. New trends in the management and supervision of water supply and sewerage systems enable operators to make maximum use of this data, and management to undertake activities at the tactical and strategic level. Modern SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems significantly contribute to the rapid detection of infrastructure failures, reduction of losses by detecting leaks, overflows in tanks. Based on the collected data, operational efficiency is improved, opportunities for proactive maintenance of water and sewage resources are identified, as well as preparation for long-term investments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]