Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development Goals

Clean Water and Sanitation

A. Jose Anand, Saravanan Krishnan

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9781040933084
• Subtopic: Environmental Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

This volume explores the transformative potential of emerging technologies in achieving SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, a foundational goal of the UN Agenda 2030. This volume investigates how smart technologies— including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data analytics, blockchain, and remote sensing—are reshaping water resource management, sanitation systems, and wastewater treatment across diverse geographies. As one of the first comprehensive works to address the synergy between technological innovation and sustainable water solutions, this book is an essential resource for academics, researchers, engineers, and policy professionals. It offers practical insights for national and local governments, NGOs, and industry leaders aiming to implement inclusive, efficient, and climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure. By bridging global gaps in access to clean water, this work supports the collective mission toward universal health, environmental sustainability, and human dignity.

Key Features:

• Focuses on SDG 6 and Smart Technologies
• Explains Multidisciplinary and Global Perspectives
• Reviews Case Studies and Real-World Applications
• Discusses Policy and Implementation Guidance
• Bridges Academia and Practice
• Supports UN 2030 Agenda and Climate Resilience

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Preface
• Contents
• 1. Introduction to SDG 6: The Quest for Clean Water and Sanitation
• 2. The Thirst for Governance: Challenges in Water and Sanitation Reforms
• 3. Decentralized Water Systems and Community-Based Solutions
• 4. Smart Sensors (AI) for Efficient Water Resource Management
• 5. Smart Water Management Systems (SWMS): Revolutionizing Water Systems with AI and Analytics
• 6. IoT and Sensor-Based Water Quality Monitoring System
• 7. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Water Resource Management
• 8. Decentralized Blockchain-Enabled Smart Contracts for Transparent Water Distribution and Sanitation Service Auditing in Rural Communities
• 9. Digital Transformation of Water Management: Data Analytics, AI, and Smart Infrastructure
• 10. Remote Sensing and GIS for Water Mapping
• 11. Solar-Powered Water Purification System for Rural Communities
• 12. Mobile and Cloud-Based Applications for Water Governance
• 13. Solar-Powered Water Pumping System: A Sustainable Solution for Rural Water Accessibility
• 14. Smart Irrigation System for Sustainable Agriculture
• 15. Application of a Sensor- Based Hydrometric System and an Empirical–Stochastic Integrative Model for Water Quality Monitoring
• 16 Gray Water Treatment System for Home Garden and Irrigation
• 17. AquaSentinel-XR: A Cognitive, Federated AI Framework for Real-Time, Ethical Smart Water Governance
• 18. A Cognitive Digital Twin Framework for Resilient Water Infrastructure under Climate Change
• 19. The Intelligent Drop: Challenges and Ethical Implementation of Smart Water Technologies in the Pursuit of SDG 6 and Global Water Security
• 20. Water for the Future or a Future for Water?: SDG 6, Smart Water Technologies, and Sustainable Use
• Index
• About the Editors