Colorado Explores Blockchain For Water Management – Bits Media

Legislature of the American state of Colorado approved a proposal to study new technologies, including blockchain, for use in state water management.

The document proposes the use of unmanned drones and wireless Sensors for observing the level of water in reservoirs. Blockchain is planned to be used to store documentation.

“In the interests of the state to authorize the University of Colorado, Together with the University of the State and the Institute of Water Resources Colorado, Conduct a feasibility study and experimental implementation of new technologies, as well as provide the General Assembly report on the potential use of these technologies for managing the water resources of Colorado ", - noted in the document.

According to the proposal, documentation, Transfer and authentication of data, concerning water use, will be made using blockchain. The technology will help in fulfilling obligations on the preliminary distribution, increase and preservation of water resources.

After approval by the legislative bodies, the document was submitted for signature to the Governor of the state Jared Polis (Jared Polis). Governor Colorado is quite positive about cryptocurrencies. So, In May, he proposed allowing tax payment using cryptocurrencies.

Recall, What to study the use of blockchain to control the rights of water use in the state of Colorado was proposed in the spring 2019 of the year.