Method and apparatus for managing distribution of water

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for managing demand for water based on the state of a water utility are described. One method of managing distribution of water from the water utility includes the steps of: i) collecting water utility state information, ii) analyzing the state information to determine whether to inhibit irrigation by customers receiving water from the water utility, and iii) inhibiting irrigation based at least in part on the state information. Another method of managing distribution of water from the water utility includes the steps of: i) collecting water utility state information, ii) analyzing the state information to determine whether to inhibit irrigation by customers receiving water from the water utility, and iii) transmitting a control signal to inhibit irrigation if step ii) determines irrigation should be inhibited.

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