Development of Smart Water Management in China: Current Status, Opportunities, and Challenges

This paper analyzes the current status, opportunities, and challenges in the development of smart water management in China. Influenced by multiple factors, the traditional water management model is facing difficulties. Smart water management has emerged as a timely solution. China is in the phase of intelligent development. The development opportunities for smart water management include internal industry demand and benefits, as well as external policy support and technological drivers. However, challenges such as low internal management levels, lack of top-level planning, and difficulties in digital transformation pose significant barriers. To achieve high-quality and sustainable development, smart water management requires the improvement of standards, as well as region-specific planning. This will contribute to the rational use of water resources, effective prevention of water-related disasters, and the stable development of the socio-economic environment and ecological balance.