# SMART-Water project digital monitoring initiative

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/smart-water-project-digital-monitoring-initiative
> Updated: 2026-09-23T12:10:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The SMART-Water project has launched digital tools to monitor water quality in response to climate change. Funded by the Interreg VI-A IPA Program, the initiative involves Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, specifically targeting the freshwater ecosystems of Lake Vransko, Lake Deransko, and Lake Skadar.

Technological implementations include a WEB GIS platform for geospatial data integration, a shared database, and an online remote satellite monitoring system. The project also utilizes AI/ML predictive models to monitor water quality in near real-time. To support management of these sensitive environments, the project has produced an educational guide on lake water quality.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Smart irrigation technology improves water monitoring and efficiency

Smart irrigation tools like the Bluebot Mini provide real-time water flow monitoring to detect leaks and inefficiencies, helping prevent water waste caused by faulty valves or clogged nozzles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smart-irrigation-technology-improves-water-monitoring-and-efficiency

### 2026-09-18: SMART-Water project introduces digital tools for water quality monitoring

The SMART-Water project is deploying AI, satellite monitoring, and a WEB GIS platform to track water quality in lakes across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro to combat climate change impacts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smart-water-project-introduces-digital-tools-for-water-quality-monitoring

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