The development of innovative and sustainable technologies for efficient water management has become a priority in the face of climate change and water scarcity. Recent data shows that over 30% of the water supplied in cities is lost due to leaks in the distribution networks in Spain. The city of Valencia is located in one of the most vulnerable areas to this effect. Because of this, Valencia is committing to the development of innovative solutions that can reduce the water footprint and progress towards a carbon-neutral and sustainable city.

Through the Missions Valencia 2030 initiative, of the of the Valencia City Council's Department of Innovation, Fibsen has recently started Project FIBAGUA. This is an excellent example of the power of disruptive technologies to address the challenges associated with water management and climate change. FIBAGUA targets the use of smart fiber-optic sensing as an advanced monitoring tool for urban water distribution networks. This cutting-edge solution will allow early detection of water leaks as well as the optimization of water pressure within the network. The solution is designed to feature lower energy consumption than conventional monitoring systems, and the use of recyclable materials.

The commitment to these solutions highlights Valencia's efforts to become a model city for efficient and sustainable water management, where sustainability-oriented tech companies, such as Fibsen, play a fundamental role.

Project FIBAGUA is co-funded by the Valencia City Council's Department of Innovation and Management Knowledge through the Strategy Grant Plan 2020-2022.