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TaKadu
What they do:
We need water to survive. But there’s not enough clean drinking water to go around, and a lot of what we do have is lost in the process of distribution. Aging water networks leak 25-30% of water–4.5 billion gallons per day in the U.S., to be specific. TaKaDu’s software alerts utility companies in real-time to quickly detect and repair leaks, bursts, inefficiencies, and more. As soon as there’s a problem, TaKaDu will let utility personnel know.
Why it’s cool:
We like water. In fact, we would die without it. TaKaDu gets that–which is why they’re so set on improving the efficiency of water consumption. Thanks to their efforts, a lot less water is being lost. Plus, their work also reduces energy use–always a plus!
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