Asia’s largest integrated SCADA-based command centre for water and sewerage management is set to be inaugurated in Bengaluru, marking a significant achievement under the Cauvery Stage 5 project. The Integrated Intelligent Water and Sewerage Management Center, located at Shimsha Bhavan in Jayanagar, was inspected by Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board Chairman, Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar, ahead of its launch. The center, funded with assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), boasts advanced technology to monitor and manage the city’s water and sewerage systems efficiently.
The inauguration of the facility is expected to be carried out by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also serves as the Water Resource Minister. This command center, one of the largest in Asia, will oversee the distribution of 775 MLD of water under the Cauvery Stage 5 project, benefiting over 110 villages. It will also manage Bengaluru’s broader water supply and wastewater network in real time, all under one roof.
Equipped with Artificial Intelligence integration to predict water demand across various regions, the system can swiftly detect pipeline leakages, aiding in reducing water losses. The center is a crucial step towards creating a digital twin of the city’s entire water network in the future.
Connected to major water treatment plants and ground-level reservoirs across Bengaluru, the center continuously monitors water quality parameters to ensure safe drinking water supply. It also links all Sewage Treatment Plants in the city to enable real-time monitoring of treated water quality in compliance with National Green Tribunal standards. The system’s IoT-enabled monitoring of public borewells, GIS mapping, and smart metering, along with predictive maintenance tools, contribute to reducing operational costs and energy consumption.
Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar hailed this initiative as a significant step towards transparency and technological advancement in the city’s water and sewerage management, setting a new standard in urban infrastructure.
