#Nature Based Solution (NBS)

[fcfindia]

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[journey-to-the-attic]

3rd anni req 11: [NIGHTBRINGER] belphie, lucifer / deep sleep

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note: i've mostly been doing these in the order i remember getting them so far, but i might start skipping around, since they're quite lucifer-frontloaded (not that i'm complaining). anyway - this is based on nb lesson 12, where mc's in that curse-coma, but! the twist is that ik can somehow still speak through it. since, y'know, special reaper curse

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“...oh, you’re here.”

Lucifer doesn’t look up as Belphie slips into the room. He stays there, sitting in a chair he’s dragged from the dining room, half-hunched over, with his forearms on his knees. Belphie gets the distinct feeling that his oldest brother hasn’t slept in the last forty-eight hours.

He glances over at the wan face of the room’s only other occupant. “...still not up?”

“Solomon said not to expect it to happen soon,” Lucifer says blankly. “We don’t know the exact nature of the curse. By all means, it should have been fatal.”

They both look at IK’s blank face. The light flickers in a way that, for a moment, makes her look as if she’s blinking awake - though Belphie doesn’t dare hope.

“Weird kid,” He mumbles, more to her than Lucifer. “You can’t do magic, but you can survive reaper curses? If you can do that, why didn’t you…”

'Why didn’t you stop us from trying to hurt you?' is what he means, but he can’t finish the question. Lucifer looks as if he knows what he was going to say, anyway.

“So where’s Solomon gone, then?” He asks after a beat, frowning. “All that talk, and he’s not even staying to look after her?”

“He said he’d look for solutions in the tomes at the cave. And that he was leaving IK in charge.”

Yeah, that’s right.

“As if h— huh?”

They both whip around. IK hasn’t moved.

Belphie glances quickly at Lucifer. “Did you hear—?”

“Yes.” His response is short and harried. “What was that?”

They both fall silent for a moment, listening hard. Nothing.

“Maybe we’re just hearing things,” Belphie says reluctantly, though he’d swear it to anyone that he just heard IK speaking, loud and clear.

“Do you think that’s likely?” Lucifer stands up, staring around the room like a sentinel, a dangerous shadow falling over his face. “It could be any manner of mimicry. If something’s gotten in—”

Wait, did you hear me?

Lucifer goes dead silent. There's no mistaking that voice - but there’s also no mistaking the fact that the speaker has not moved an inch.

After a moment, Belphie tries, “IK?”

You did! She sounds downright joyful - the words don’t quite ring like speech does in a room, but the voice in their heads is clear as day. I was so BORED.

“You can talk?” He asks, bewildered. “Wait, you’re— can’t you open your eyes?”

No. Do you think I haven’t tried? Now she sounds aggravated. I’ve been awake this whole time. I just can’t bloody move.

“Watch your language,” He says automatically.

Don’t start. I’m losing my mind here. But you can actually hear me now!

“Yes, you’ve said that already.” Lucifer sits down again, leaning forward, practically on the edge of his seat. “How much do you remember?”

Hmm. I remember you both trying to kill me.

A pause. Then Lucifer asks, voice suddenly about half as loud, “What is your situation, then?”

There’s a sort of buzz, as if IK is laughing. Not much going on. It’s like sitting in a dark room. I can hear things coming from outside, but I can’t see anything. It sucks.

Say, if you were a shark, what kind would you be?

“What?”

I think you’d be a nurse shark, Belphie, because they’re usually chill, except when they aren’t. And Lucifer would be… a blue shark, because that’s his favourite colour.

They exchange mildly bemused looks. After a moment, Lucifer says slowly, “How do you know that? I’ve never told you.”

…uh… Belphie gets the distinct feeling that IK is panicking. ...context clues. You know, clothes and stuff.

“You’ve only seen him wearing red,” He says a little suspiciously.

And what’s the opposite of red? Blue. Next question.

It’s no use trying to pry. Every time this happens - every time Belphie gets the unnerving feeling that their attendant knows them better than they even know themselves - he tries to figure out why, and IK deflects. The dedication would be impressive if it wasn’t annoying.

Who is this kid? She shows up, completely out cold, and hasn’t even been awake for an hour by the time she’s been put in charge of the Devildom’s newly-minted residents. Then Solomon, of all people, that sorcerer whose reputation long precedes him, shows up calling her his ward, even though she’s got no magic to speak of.

Though Belphie doesn’t know what else to call her knack for making them… talk. She takes to the Devildom like a duck to water - practically skips through it all while they’re still mired in their own rotten souls. They should’ve been insulted that Diavolo would think this ridiculous little thing capable of handling the seven of them, but IK does it like it’s second nature.

That’s the frustrating part. They’ll tell her near-everything, and IK tells them absolutely nothing. And it isn’t that they’re stupid, or blind, or so self-absorbed that they don’t notice when she goes quiet - when she stares off at something that isn’t there, eyes filled with some inexplicable loneliness that should be far beyond her years.

Is Satan around? IK asks. He was in here, reading, before. He couldn’t hear me then, but maybe he will now.

“Um… he went out.” Belphie sits down on the foot of the bed. “Hey. I’m… not angry with you anymore.”

Wow. Do you want an award?

“No, I—” He swallows. His tail flicks up behind him, and he seizes it for comfort before he can stop himself. “—I’m sorry. That’s what I meant.”

Oh.

Okay.

He waits for a moment. There’s no other response. He looks at Lucifer.

His brother’s face is twisted into something that might resemble remorse. The ironic part is that Ik would probably know better than he does, if only she could open her eyes to see.

“We’re doing what we can,” is all Lucifer says after a while. “You will be alright. I can promise you that.”

That’s a relief, she says, a touch ironically. So am I just stuck like this until Solomon figures something out?

Lucifer’s jaw tightens. “...I don’t know. All we can do is wait.”

Great. I’ll get right on that.

Belphie scoffs. “I don’t know how you’re making jokes right now. You could’ve died. You still might now.”

Oh, I wouldn’t worry about that, says IK dryly. I know what being dead feels like. This isn't anything like it.

“What? What’s that supposed to mean?”

No answer. Belphie shoots an apprehensive look at Lucifer, then leans forward. “Hey. I’m talking to you.”

Silence. He doesn’t know if IK’s refusing to speak, or if the connection has broken already. He makes as if to stand up, to go find Barbatos, or Diavolo, or anyone who might know how to repair it. He can't lose it now.

He’s poured his heart out to her once before, then hadn’t even waited a day to turn on her. He doesn’t know what, but he has to do something about it, right?

But, before he can, Lucifer takes a deep breath, then abruptly stands up.

“...I have to go,” He mutters.

That, at least, gets IK to speak up again - Belphie feels a rather distracted spark of relief. Where are you going?

“Out,” He replies sharply, then pauses, and sighs. “...I need to clear my head. You’re… incomprehensible.”

That’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to me.

…hey. You’ll come back and talk to me, right? It’s really boring in here.

“Is that what you want?” He asks, softer.

It’d be nice.

Lucifer looks at IK for a moment, then leans down. Belphie doesn’t quite see what he does, but when he straightens up again, the blankest are tucked in more snugly, and IK’s hair looks a little neater than it did before.

“Then I will,” Lucifer tells her, and steps back. With one last, lingering glance, he turns on his heel, and walks out.

…

…Belphie, are you still there?

“Yeah,” He says quietly, and decides to take Lucifer’s seat. “Are you okay?”

Not the best I’ve been. Not the best week I’ve had, either.

He wishes he had some water. “That’s our fault, isn’t it?”

Sorry.

“Don’t— what are you saying sorry for? You always—” He stops himself before he can finish. “—you’re so weird.”

A pause. Then, That’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to me.

“Stop it. Just…” He drags a hand through his hair and catches a finger on his left horn. “...just let me feel bad, will you?”

…fine.

He takes a breath. “...Beel’s okay, by the way. I don’t know if you’ve heard him.”

I did. I’m really glad.

“He’s worried. We all are. Look, I—”

Don’t bother, IK interrupts. …I get it, I mean. You don’t have to explain it to me.

“I really don’t get you,” He mumbles.

Another laughing sound. I get that a lot.

“Aren’t you scared? Aren’t you angry?”

Not angry. Scared… maybe.

Doesn’t matter, though. It’ll be fine. It has to be. I have to get…

Silence for a while. He doesn't quite dare to ask - have to get... what? What is it that she's so determined to hold on for?

…hey. If you wanted to, say, make it up to me… could you hold my hand?

He blinks. “Will you be able to feel it?”

I don’t know. But it’d be a nice thought.

“...okay. Sure, I can do that.”

Belphie drags the chair closer, untucks a corner of the blanket, and closes his fingers around a cold little hand. IK's voice murmurs a quiet thank you.

If he really squints, he can fool himself into seeing a tiny smile on her face.

"You'd better wake up soon."

[yourstrulyhri]

Heyyy ! I’m a neet 2026 aspirant and would really REALLY appreciate your advice 🥹🫶🏼

What chapters in 11th grade (PCB) do you need a strong base in for 12th grade ?

I joined a coaching institute online in 11th grade and basically fucked around and now i have 250+ lectures (basically the whole of 11th) as backlog. 12th grade is starting in 2 weeks and i was wondering which chapters in phy and chem especially, i should focus on covering first. I plan on covering my backlog little by little along with 12th but obviously some chapters are more important than others.

Also, best of luck for ur exam !!!

hii, thank you so much for the ask! <3 here would be my tips: (i'll be dividing them subject-wise, if that's okay) 1. organic chemistry: -> focus, focus, focus on strengthening 'goc + hydrocarbons'. trust me when i say this, but 70% of XII chemistry is organic. -> understand the mechanisms, the reagents used (and why. for eg: h2so4 is a good dehydrating agent, NBS is used for allylic bromination etc.), and especially focus on isomerism. they'll make XII organic just that much easier for you :) 2. physical chemistry: ooh, okay. i'll suggest doing 'redox', and 'atomic structure' most, followed by 'mole concept'. and i'll be mentioning why below! -> redox: we have a chapter in XII called 'electrochemistry', and lot of the concepts of oxidation/reduction/she/sre/sop are taken from redox. so, if you manage to cover up redox, those portions from electrochemistry will become much, much easier! -> atomic structure: okay, this might sound weird, but in physics you'll be having modern physics. and, there's a chapter called 'dual nature' which is literally just copy+paste of 'atomic structure'. (although, i will mention this that modern physics usually gets dealt with near the end, so it's not going to come handy immediately as you start XII. so, treat this as a chapter that correlates with XIIth portion, this will really help in revision!) -> mole concept: this isn't correlated exactly with any of XIIth concepts as such, but you'll come across basic stoichiometric sums in chapters like 'co-ordination compounds' (werner's theory, specifically) and 'solutions'.

3. inorganic chemistry: tbvh, you can skip ioc for now, there isn't much overlap. but i'd say that before they start block chem, it'd be better to go through 'periodic table'. it's not necessary, but it helps you connect the dots better! 4. physics: honestly? not much overlapping of concepts as such. what i will say is, focus on your math skills, since electrostatics and magnetostatics also deal with vectors. also, dimensions! if you're weak at finding out dimensions of formulas, i'd suggest strengthening that too. -> however, i'll suggest doing shm, because wave optics deals with a lot of concepts taken from shm. (again, most people deal with optics near the end, so it's okay if you don't do it immediately, but i'd definitely suggest going through it before you start wave optics, whenever that is.) anyways, that's all i can think of for the time being. i'll try to add on more, in case i remember. i hope these help you, and good luck for your journey <33 and thank you so much! :)

[cognitivejustice]

Wider application of nature-based solutions (NBS) to climate change adaptation would deliver multiple societal benefits and contribute to biodiversity conservation. However, there is limited experience scaling solutions beyond local contexts. The lack of standardised methods for assessment and monitoring of NBS is a major challenge for replicating and applying them at a wider scale.

This briefing looks into applied assessment frameworks and the scaling potential of selected NBS, and how they may contribute to ecosystem restoration outside protected areas.

[behindthewox]

Hello, Andrew here. This blog article was sent to me and I can assure you that this is not correct information but a reaction likely of those who were involved. This information likely stems from previous MoM or HM themselves, I guess, seeing that they have been banned properly recently (which I am only stating because you already stated it yourself, otherwise I would not give away who is or is not banned)

When I took over I made it very clear in an NB post that the harrassment of users, witch hunt on site, and generally toxic and disrespectful behaviour needs to stop. Everyone is more than welcome to share opinions, but this was not that, this was simply insanely rude behaviour that was based on wrong information given by the MoM/HM to the other leaders of WoP, who then compiled their letter. Which is also the reason why after all of this these other site leaders were put back into their positions after everything was cleared up.

I have banned a total of 4 people from 800-900 actives at the time for continuing their disrespectful behaviour and outright slandering (one of them later on) despite my very clear warning in the article (I was surprised that it was only so few, but almost everyone was just glad to be able to enjoy the website again). I also made an effort to respond to each single comment transparently and open minded. Many of the people who removed content or joined that group hype have talked to me, told me their opinions, and gave me the opportunity to work on their missing trust together. I am on good terms with almost all of the old staff with maybe 5 exceptions (MoM, HM for being the reason this went down and one old staff on bad terms; the other two people I am neutral towards as I never spoke with them and don't know their thoughts) Every old staff member who reached out to me has their own experiences and opinioms and don't always agree with me, but they are more than valued and often play important roles in our staff as well - whether student or grad. In fact, I really enjoyed every single talk with them and appreciate anyone who reached out despite their fear of rejection, as that takes a lot of courage

The old MoM and HM were banned later on, yes, you can feel free to ask them for the exact reason I put in. The previous behaviour of theirs is unwelcome on site, and they created a horrible environment for people at the time this happened, just because of a "money grabbing" feature that was completely changed back anyway for other reasons. One of them was still logging in on alt for reasons I don't really understand, because they made sure everyone knew their hate towards Dan and the site. So why log in almost regularly even after almost a year? I guess I know why ,but that is just an assumption, so I will not voice it here

Aside from that, if you paid attention to the site development, you would also see that since then (but not because of that), new users got free VIP, people with jobs get discount, linking accounts gets a whole 50% discount, and such

I am mostly replying to clear some things up because I don't enjoy reactions that are based on false facts. I wanted to stay on WoP US as a temporary solution, but the community has been loving and welcoming, which was really unexpected considering the circumstances they went through

This is something that happened almost a whole year ago now, I even unbanned one of the 4 bans that took place when I took over, so technically it is only 3

I hope that this could clear up confusion and misunderstanding. I would like to see this message public because I am mostly writing it for the very few that might end up seeing it. Considering the nature of this post, you already made up your mind about me and that is okay. But I want to give my insight first hand, as I don't enjoy someone trying to slander my name based on more accusations of those people who were banned for false accusations in the first place

Magical regards,

Andrew Sutherland (WoP US)

By the way, I am only asking this anonymously because of privacy concerns regarding this account (never use Tumblr anyway)

Added in a later message: "Andrew here again, please add this xD I saw that you have made clarifications regarding there possibly being more to these accusations, my response was mainly aimed towards the person asking the question, but I do admit that I thought that that message was originally from you, the blog writer, and only saw your response later on (I am not used to tumblr and on phone it doesnt show all on one screen, oops). Just wanted to clarify that as it may explain some wording of mine!"

No hard feelings on my side, thanks for the clarification! If I can share both sides of the story, that is what I want to do and you've allowed me to share yours. It's greatly appreciated and I hope this clears the air a little bit.

NOTE: I can't verify if this person is who they say they are, the anonymous submissions are anonymous to me as well. I have no reason to doubt or suspect that it's someone else writing in their name, but I want to note that with anonymity there is a risk of abuse and impersonation. I don't think that's the case here though.

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Can Brazil’s new carbon market turn tide on decades of exploiting indigenous peoples?

Brazil is poised to create a regulated carbon market, which would be one of the largest in the world.

Critics say agriculture excluded from the cap and trade system, though it is the highest-emitting sector.

The bill has safeguards allowing indigenous peoples to participate in the market as partners.

But there are fears a green gold rush will just put indigenous lands under greater pressure.

NBS Brazil Alliance released a good practice guide for consulting with Indigenous people on nature-based solutions.

Continue reading.

[everythingmaxriemelt]

Max talks to Peter Claus in a radio interview on rbb Kultur - Der Tag programme - highlights Part 1

Claus: The first thing I want to know is what attracted you to the role (of Matthias from “Ernesto’s Island”)

Max: Of course I was very tempted to fly to Cuba. I found the prospect of actually visiting this country for myself and then working there very exciting. And before that, I met Ronald Vietz, the director and author of the film, who also comes from Mitte area in Berlin. And we share almost the same melancholy about the vanishing places in this area. For example the Tacheles, which for me was such a symbol of art and culture. You don't have to spend any money, you just met there without an appointment. And yes, we both miss it and the changes are so quickly. We don't want to cry over it, but maybe draw attention to it in our own way or commiserate with each other. Of course, I was very young at the time of ‘die Wende’ (NB: when the Berlin Wall came down), but I was probably socialized in such a way that you can say it's about human warmth or dealing with each other that isn't based on what advantage I have or what profit I make from it.

Claus: It is exaggerated in the film that Matthias is from the advertising industry. There's a really horrible scene where I got really really angry as a viewer where someone says this isn't about making the world a better place. It's not about making something nicer. We want to make money. And Matthias (eventually) learns that money is not everything, or so I believe.

Max: Naturally caricatures are presented in order to exaggerate, to achieve clarity. I think the advertising world is sometimes so perverted or fast-moving, that it has to work that way so that you are more successful and quicker than your competitor. Matthias was socialised in the East, but politically, he was so oveloaded by his parents, who were so politically committed that he might have become allergic and want to do things differently. And he ended up in advertising, where values ​​are betrayed and that it’s not about people but about capital. And yes, that may be very clearly shown, but the film is not about what kind of career it is, but about his memory. The comparison between these faded memories, not all so glorified now or some were suppressed before because he had a difficult relationship with his mother. That’s why when the urn was sent to him, at first he can't do anything and doesn’t want to go to Cuba to fulfil her wish. But reluctantly he goes on the journey, and it becomes an inner journey. Of course, he has to confront the past. The comparisons of what you think or what you mean and what you remember, is super interesting to really find out his identity. Where do I come from, where do I really come from? What do I really believe in? Why do I believe in it? It’s a mind game too, couldn’t this system we have now in this reunited city be something else? Why is this one system we’ve just gotten help from everywhere? At least that’s how it felt when ‘die Treuhand’ (NB: the Trust Agency established by former GDR to re-privatise East German enterprises and farms) simply bought up 94% of farms and companies for a symbolic value. Couldn’t there have been another solution? So because it’s not socialised capitalism or something like that? Or how about if I grew up in this country (Cuba). How does it feel when I am not allowed to leave the country? Even though I’m in a very sunny, beautiful country with beautiful people, there’s a scarcity economy, people are being monitored and you don’t know what’s going to happen next.

The interview is available here to listen or download

[gradozero]

La città ispirate dalla natura, (NBS) Nature-based Solutions, il futuro dell'architettura delle città.

Immagina una città in cui spazi verdi vibranti e soluzioni naturali non solo migliorano il nostro paesaggio urbano, ma aumentano anche il nostro benessere, creando ambienti urbani più sani e felici. Iniziative che pongono la natura al centro delle decisioni e degli investimenti infrastrutturali delle città possono ridurre l’impatto sulla biodiversità, aumentare la resilienza climatica, migliorare…

[sweatybelieverfun]

CMOS Power Amplifiers Market Future Trends Driven by 5G, IoT, and Power Efficiency Demands

The global electronics industry is undergoing a transformative shift, and one of the most dynamic segments leading this evolution is the CMOS power amplifiers market. These compact yet powerful components are becoming essential in a variety of applications, especially in wireless communication and low-power electronics. With emerging technologies like 5G, IoT, and AI shaping future connectivity, CMOS power amplifiers are positioned to play a pivotal role in enabling high-efficiency, low-cost, and scalable solutions for signal amplification.

Rising Demand for 5G Integration

One of the most significant drivers influencing the CMOS power amplifiers market is the widespread rollout of 5G networks. Unlike its predecessors, 5G demands much higher data transmission rates and supports a broader range of frequencies, including millimeter-wave bands. CMOS-based power amplifiers, known for their ability to integrate seamlessly with digital baseband and RF circuits, are ideal for these new requirements.

Traditional compound semiconductor technologies like GaAs have been dominant in RF power amplification. However, CMOS technology is increasingly preferred due to its lower cost, scalability, and compatibility with digital ICs. As the demand for 5G-enabled smartphones and network infrastructure rises, so too does the need for efficient, high-frequency CMOS power amplifiers.

The Growth of IoT and Low-Power Applications

Another key trend driving the market is the exponential growth of the Internet of Things (IoT). Billions of connected devices—from smart sensors to wearables—rely on low-power wireless communication systems. CMOS power amplifiers are well-suited for such applications due to their energy efficiency, compact size, and cost-effectiveness.

The proliferation of low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), such as NB-IoT and LoRa, further accelerates this trend. These networks demand long battery life and reliable RF performance, both of which are achievable through CMOS-based solutions. As IoT ecosystems expand in sectors like smart homes, healthcare, and industrial automation, the demand for optimized CMOS power amplifiers will continue to surge.

Advances in CMOS Technology and Design

Technological advancements in CMOS fabrication and circuit design are unlocking new capabilities for power amplifiers. Modern design techniques, such as envelope tracking and digital predistortion, are being implemented within CMOS architectures to improve linearity and reduce power consumption.

Furthermore, the integration of advanced packaging methods, such as system-in-package (SiP) and 3D packaging, allows manufacturers to build highly compact modules without compromising on performance. These innovations make CMOS power amplifiers even more appealing for applications with stringent size and power requirements.

Consumer Electronics and Mobile Devices

The widespread use of smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices has always influenced the demand for RF components, including power amplifiers. With consumer expectations leaning toward sleeker designs, longer battery life, and faster connectivity, the shift toward CMOS solutions is a natural progression.

In addition, the rise of AI-driven features in mobile devices requires more efficient and integrated circuit designs. CMOS technology, which enables both analog and digital functionalities on a single chip, offers a compelling advantage in meeting these evolving consumer demands.

Competitive Landscape and Market Outlook

The CMOS power amplifiers market is highly competitive, with key players including Qorvo, Skyworks Solutions, Broadcom, and Texas Instruments. Many companies are investing heavily in R&D to improve performance parameters such as gain, efficiency, linearity, and thermal management.

Emerging players and startups are also contributing to innovation, especially in the development of ultra-low-power amplifiers for niche applications. Strategic collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions are further shaping the competitive dynamics of the industry.

According to market analysts, the global CMOS power amplifiers market is expected to witness strong growth over the next decade. Key factors contributing to this outlook include the global expansion of 5G networks, increasing adoption of IoT devices, and the constant push toward energy-efficient consumer electronics.

Challenges and Considerations

Despite the promising future, there are challenges that need addressing. CMOS power amplifiers have traditionally struggled with performance limitations at higher frequencies compared to GaAs-based counterparts. While ongoing research is closing this gap, achieving optimal efficiency and thermal stability across all use cases remains a key focus.

Furthermore, global supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages can impact the availability and pricing of CMOS components. Manufacturers must invest in resilient supply networks and agile production processes to navigate these challenges effectively.

Conclusion

The future of the CMOS power amplifiers market looks bright, propelled by the convergence of next-generation wireless technologies, increasing demand for low-power devices, and rapid advancements in semiconductor design. As the digital world becomes more interconnected and power-conscious, CMOS power amplifiers will continue to serve as a foundational element in supporting efficient, scalable, and innovative communication solutions across industries.

[smartwatermanagements]

Why IoT Gateway Is Key to Modern Water Management

Water is one of the most critical natural resources for life, agriculture, and industries. With growing demand and climate-related challenges, managing water sustainably is more important than ever. This is where modern technologies like the IoT gateway play a crucial role in bridging traditional systems with real-time, connected water management solutions.

IoT gateways are helping organizations collect, process, and act on water data in ways that were not possible before. In this blog, we’ll explore how an IoT gateway works, its role in sustainable water management, and how it supports various use cases such as IoT tank level monitoring, industrial IoT, and IoT remote monitoring solutions.

What Is an IoT Gateway?

An IoT gateway is a bridge between IoT devices and cloud-based systems or local servers. It gathers data from sensors and devices, processes it locally or forwards it to the cloud for analytics. This reduces latency, improves performance, and enhances data security.

In water systems, the IoT gateway connects sensors monitoring flow, pressure, tank levels, and water quality. It ensures the data is reliable, timely, and actionable, which is vital for smart and sustainable decisions.

Why Water Systems Need an IoT Gateway

Water infrastructure often includes remote or hard to access areas like reservoirs, pumping stations, tanks, and treatment plants. These areas generate huge volumes of data, but without a reliable gateway, this data may not be collected efficiently.

Here’s why using an IoT gateway in water systems is essential:

Real-time data collection from multiple field sensors

Edge processing to filter and analyze data before transmission

Stable connectivity even in remote or rural areas

Integration with SCADA, cloud platforms, and mobile apps

Support for various communication protocols (LoRa, NB-IoT, 4G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet)

By using an IoT gateway, organizations can avoid manual data handling and get access to continuous monitoring and insights.

How IoT Gateway Enables Sustainable Water Management

1. Real-Time Water Monitoring

IoT gateways enable real-time monitoring of key parameters like water flow, consumption, tank levels, and leakage. When integrated with IoT tank level monitoring systems, they help ensure that tanks are neither underfilled nor overflowing, saving water and energy.

With real-time alerts, water managers can detect unusual consumption patterns or leaks early, reducing waste and improving system efficiency.

2. Water Quality Tracking

Maintaining water quality is crucial for both drinking and industrial use. Sensors that measure parameters such as pH, turbidity, TDS, and chlorine levels can feed data to the IoT gateway. The gateway then transmits this data securely to monitoring systems for review.

This enables faster decision-making and ensures that contaminated water doesn't reach consumers.

3. Smart Irrigation Control

In agriculture, sustainable water use is a major concern. With IoT gateways, smart irrigation systems can operate based on soil moisture levels, weather forecasts, and crop type. The gateway gathers and processes this data to automate irrigation, reducing overwatering and saving valuable resources.

This setup also allows integration with IoT device monitoring tools that track the health of irrigation pumps, valves, and field sensors.

Integration with Industrial IoT

Water usage in industries can be intense and unpredictable. An IoT gateway helps bring water monitoring into the world of industrial IoT. It enables factories and processing plants to:

Track water usage by process or department

Automate usage reporting and billing

Monitor water pressure and temperature in real time

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations

For example, a manufacturing plant using a large volume of water can set usage limits, detect equipment malfunctions, and optimize water recycling systems through the gateway’s continuous monitoring features.

Energy Efficiency in Water Operations

Sustainable water management also means using less energy. Water pumping and treatment facilities consume significant amounts of electricity. By using an IoT gateway, facilities can track energy consumption, detect inefficiencies, and make adjustments to save power.

Gateways can combine data from energy meters and water pumps, enabling operators to correlate energy use with water output. This insight helps reduce carbon emissions and operating costs.

Remote Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

Thanks to the IoT Remote Monitoring Solution, water systems no longer need manual checks. The IoT gateway makes it possible to track pumps, tanks, pipelines, and filtration units from a central dashboard.

If a motor is running hotter than usual or if water levels fall below a threshold, the gateway triggers alerts to maintenance teams. This helps avoid failures and reduces downtime.

Moreover, predictive maintenance becomes easier when historical data is collected through the gateway and analyzed over time. You can know when to service equipment before it breaks down.

Scalable and Secure Water Management

Scalability is another benefit of using an IoT gateway. Whether you’re managing 10 or 10,000 sensors, the gateway acts as a middle layer that handles data efficiently.

Also, gateways support secure data transmission, ensuring that sensitive water usage or operational data is not exposed to threats. Most modern gateways include:

Data encryption

Authentication protocols

OTA (Over-the-Air) updates

Firewall support

These features are crucial for secure IoT device management and ensure long-term reliability of the system.

Use Case: Smart City Water Network

In a smart city project, municipal bodies can use IoT gateways to connect distributed sensors across water tanks, treatment plants, pipelines, and public taps. The gateway aggregates all the data, allowing for:

Leak detection in underground pipelines

Fair billing through usage-based metering

Reducing non-revenue water

Ensuring 24x7 supply in underserved areas

This system can work alongside IoT tank level monitoring to prevent overflow in urban storage tanks.

Benefits of Using IoT Gateway in Water Management

Water is one of the most critical natural resources for life, agriculture, and industries. With growing demand and climate-related challenges, managing water sustainably is more important than ever. This is where modern technologies like the IoT gateway play a crucial role in bridging traditional systems with real-time, connected water management solutions.

IoT gateways are helping organizations collect, process, and act on water data in ways that were not possible before. In this blog, we’ll explore how an IoT gateway works, its role in sustainable water management, and how it supports various use cases such as IoT tank level monitoring, industrial IoT, and IoT remote monitoring solutions.

What Is an IoT Gateway?

An IoT gateway is a bridge between IoT devices and cloud-based systems or local servers. It gathers data from sensors and devices, processes it locally or forwards it to the cloud for analytics. This reduces latency, improves performance, and enhances data security.

In water systems, the IoT gateway connects sensors monitoring flow, pressure, tank levels, and water quality. It ensures the data is reliable, timely, and actionable, which is vital for smart and sustainable decisions.

Why Water Systems Need an IoT Gateway

Water infrastructure often includes remote or hard to access areas like reservoirs, pumping stations, tanks, and treatment plants. These areas generate huge volumes of data, but without a reliable gateway, this data may not be collected efficiently.

Here’s why using an IoT gateway in water systems is essential:

Real-time data collection from multiple field sensors

Edge processing to filter and analyze data before transmission

Stable connectivity even in remote or rural areas

Integration with SCADA, cloud platforms, and mobile apps

Support for various communication protocols (LoRa, NB-IoT, 4G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet)

By using an IoT gateway, organizations can avoid manual data handling and get access to continuous monitoring and insights.

How IoT Gateway Enables Sustainable Water Management

1. Real-Time Water Monitoring

IoT gateways enable real-time monitoring of key parameters like water flow, consumption, tank levels, and leakage. When integrated withIoT tank level monitoring systems, they help ensure that tanks are neither underfilled nor overflowing, saving water and energy.

With real-time alerts, water managers can detect unusual consumption patterns or leaks early, reducing waste and improving system efficiency.

2. Water Quality Tracking

Maintaining water quality is crucial for both drinking and industrial use. Sensors that measure parameters such as pH, turbidity, TDS, and chlorine levels can feed data to the IoT gateway. The gateway then transmits this data securely to monitoring systems for review.

This enables faster decision-making and ensures that contaminated water doesn't reach consumers.

3. Smart Irrigation Control

In agriculture, sustainable water use is a major concern. With IoT gateways, smart irrigation systems can operate based on soil moisture levels, weather forecasts, and crop type. The gateway gathers and processes this data to automate irrigation, reducing overwatering and saving valuable resources.

This setup also allows integration with IoT device monitoring tools that track the health of irrigation pumps, valves, and field sensors.

Integration with Industrial IoT

Water usage in industries can be intense and unpredictable. An IoT gateway helps bring water monitoring into the world of industrial IoT. It enables factories and processing plants to:

Track water usage by process or department

Automate usage reporting and billing

Monitor water pressure and temperature in real time

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations

For example, a manufacturing plant using a large volume of water can set usage limits, detect equipment malfunctions, and optimize water recycling systems through the gateway’s continuous monitoring features.

Energy Efficiency in Water Operations

Sustainable water management also means using less energy. Water pumping and treatment facilities consume significant amounts of electricity. By using an IoT gateway, facilities can track energy consumption, detect inefficiencies, and make adjustments to save power.

Gateways can combine data from energy meters and water pumps, enabling operators to correlate energy use with water output. This insight helps reduce carbon emissions and operating costs.

Remote Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

Thanks to the IoT Remote Monitoring Solution, water systems no longer need manual checks. The IoT gateway makes it possible to track pumps, tanks, pipelines, and filtration units from a central dashboard.

If a motor is running hotter than usual or if water levels fall below a threshold, the gateway triggers alerts to maintenance teams. This helps avoid failures and reduces downtime.

Moreover, predictive maintenance becomes easier when historical data is collected through the gateway and analyzed over time. You can know when to service equipment before it breaks down.

Scalable and Secure Water Management

Scalability is another benefit of using an IoT gateway. Whether you’re managing 10 or 10,000 sensors, the gateway acts as a middle layer that handles data efficiently.

Also, gateways support secure data transmission, ensuring that sensitive water usage or operational data is not exposed to threats. Most modern gateways include:

Data encryption

Authentication protocols

OTA (Over-the-Air) updates

Firewall support

These features are crucial for secure IoT device management and ensure long-term reliability of the system.

Use Case: Smart City Water Network

In a smart city project, municipal bodies can use IoT gateways to connect distributed sensors across water tanks, treatment plants, pipelines, and public taps. The gateway aggregates all the data, allowing for:

Leak detection in underground pipelines

Fair billing through usage-based metering

Reducing non-revenue water

Ensuring 24x7 supply in underserved areas

This system can work alongside IoT tank level monitoring to prevent overflow in urban storage tanks.

Benefits of Using an IoT Gateway in Water Management

Real-time Monitoring:

Allows operators to track water systems in real time, identifying issues like leaks or overuse quickly.

Helps reduce waste and avoid expensive repairs by addressing problems early.

Faster Decision Making:

Uses edge computing to process data locally and make quick decisions.

Can trigger actions like turning off pumps or sending alerts about equipment issues immediately.

Support for Different Devices:

Converts different communication signals into a unified format, making it easier to connect various devices and sensors.

Allows easy system growth by adding more sensors or devices as needed.

Remote Monitoring:

Enables operators to monitor water systems from anywhere without needing to be on-site.

Saves time and resources, especially for large-scale systems like city water networks or agricultural irrigation.

Predicting Problems Before They Happen:

Analyzes data to spot early signs of equipment issues, like malfunctioning pumps or pipes.

Helps fix problems before they cause significant damage, reducing downtime and repair costs.

Secure Communication:

Ensures that data shared between devices and the central system is encrypted and protected.

Keeps data safe from unauthorized access or hacking, maintaining system trust and security.

Easily Scalable:

Makes it simple to add new sensors or devices as the water system expands.

Ensures the system remains reliable and efficient even as it grows.

Final Thoughts

As water scarcity continues to grow globally, adopting technology for better water use is no longer optional, it’s necessary. The IoT gateway acts as a central piece in the puzzle of sustainable water management, making data-driven decisions possible for agriculture, cities, and industries alike.

By enabling seamlessIoT device monitoring, supporting industrial IoT applications, and integrating with IoT remote monitoring solutions, IoT gateways are transforming how we manage water systems.

Whether you're a municipal planner, a farmer, or an industrial operator, investing in a reliable IoT gateway is a step toward smarter, more sustainable water use.

Final Thoughts

As water scarcity continues to grow globally, adopting technology for better water use is no longer optional, it’s necessary. The IoT gateway acts as a central piece in the puzzle of sustainable water management, making data-driven decisions possible for agriculture, cities, and industries alike.

By enabling seamless IoT device monitoring, supporting industrial IoT applications, and integrating with IoT remote monitoring solutions, IoT gateways are transforming how we manage water systems.

Whether you're a municipal planner, a farmer, or an industrial operator, investing in a reliable IoT gateway is a step toward smarter, more sustainable water use.

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