Knowledge-sharing 3: Adopting Water-Saving Technology in Zone Operations

Series: Knowledge-Sharing Sessions for Mongolia: Developing the Economic Cooperation Zone Project

Knowledge-sharing 3: Adopting Water-Saving Technology in Zone Operations

14 April 2021

Eduardo Garcia Alonso, water systems expert, shared regional experience in smart water management including from Viet Nam, Nepal, Georgia and the PRC. He proposed the following in developing a smart water system in Zamyn-Uud free zone: (i) monitor and control water usage to check if the agreed water consumptions are met by zone operators; (ii) enable equitable distribution of water resources within the community and within the zone; (iii) reduce water-related wastage; (iv) improve the quality of the water served and reduce risks related with public health; (v) increase the life span of infrastructures; and (vii) enhance the public perception of the Zamyn-Uud Free Zone Project including through efficiency and rational water use. Water reutilization systems must be enhanced by smart water technologies, in order to make them more efficient and useful. Even if the technical systems, including measurement equipment, hardware, software and associated staff are in place, the administrative and regulatory framework are key for success. Economies of scale can be important in water systems therefore cooperating with the neighboring PRC and connecting (at least for emergency situations) with Erenhot water system can be advantageous.

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