Data-driven technological solutions are being highlighted to address growing water scarcity. The use of IoT devices enables intelligent management of water resources at the household, government and agricultural levels. This approach has led to increasing investment in the smart water management market, estimated at $53.6 billion by 2031, with applications ranging from leak detection and prevention to irrigation system automation and problem forecasting. The combination of sensors, data analysis and IoT technologies offers an innovative and essential solution to meet the challenge of water scarcity in the future.