BWSSB implements AI-based smart pump monitoring tech

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has deployed AI-based smart pump monitoring and optimization technology, IPUMPNET, across 78 of its pumping stations.

This new technology is expected to generate annual energy savings of over ₹40 Crore, BWSSB said in a statement on Wednesday. The Board has also claimed that it is the first water utility globally to adopt this patented technology at such a massive scale.

“IPUMPNET is a fusion of real-time sensors, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and predictive diagnostics. Unlike traditional methods, this system continuously monitors the performance of pumps and detects hidden performance losses. The system has already identified several pumps consuming power significantly above their designated limits. Based on this data, the Board has initiated the process of replacing low-efficiency pumps with high-efficiency pumps,” BWSSB Chairman V. Ram Prasath Manohar explained.

“This technology has enabled us to gain a deeper scientific understanding of our pumping infrastructure, helping us optimise energy use and ensure greater reliability in water supply,” he further said. 

“By preventing energy wastage, BWSSB is not only ensuring financial savings but is also reducing carbon emissions, thereby contributing significantly to Bengaluru’s environmental sustainability,” the Board said.