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# BigWater SmartFlow Sensors (IoT Devices and Sensors)

* **Legacy Component:** Monitoring water quality and distribution in real-time.
* **DeFi Complement:** Smart contracts for automated maintenance alerts and service requests, ensuring timely interventions and reducing downtime. These contracts trigger automatic responses to maintenance needs based on real-time data.