Miami-Dade launches water, sewer technology challenge focused on system optimization
(UI) - Miami-Dade County is launching a new utility innovation challenge aimed at improving water and sewer operations through emerging technologies focused on operational efficiency, predictive maintenance and resource recovery.
The initiative, developed through the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority in partnership with the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, will provide up to $300,000 in funding for pilot projects involving early- to growth-stage technology companies. Selected firms will test solutions designed to reduce system disruptions, lower maintenance costs and improve long-term infrastructure performance.
The challenge is seeking technologies focused on areas such as fats, oils and grease recovery, wastewater byproduct reuse, digital utility planning tools and intelligent operational systems that integrate with existing utility infrastructure.
Miami-Dade officials said the effort supports broader modernization goals as the county continues executing a multibillion-dollar capital improvement program across its water and sewer systems. The utility currently manages more than 8,700 miles of water lines and 4,100 miles of sewer lines serving nearly 3 million residents.
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