Water management through technological solutions

09 09 2025 | 11:35Editorial / ESI Africa

The foundation of water management lies in real-time monitoring

Conlog presented their iDM. HYDRA, a patented valve designed for harsh environments, at Enlit Africa earlier this year, a technological tool ideal for demand management.

Theuns Tait, Product Manager for Conlog’s water metering solutions, explained how the valve is useful for water demand management as well as managing pre- and post-payment modalities.

“It works with either volumetric meter or a dual ultrasonic meter, ” he explains.

Water management is becoming an important theme for African countries as they struggle to maintain water services, which impacts utilities and municipalities. Technology to protect systems is available though, to end users and service providers.

You can watch the full video of Tait explaining the new patented valve, or access a webinar on How smart metering reshapes water security.

Cover photo:   HYDRA smart water metering solution. Source: The VUKA Group.

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