AI for Water Utilities: Leakage Detection & NRW Control
Reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW) through AI analysis of flow rates, pressure, acoustics and hydraulic modelling.
Leaks and losses increase NRW and operational costs. AI detects anomalies in flow/pressure patterns, localizes leaks, prioritizes repairs and provides network transparency.
Leak Detection via Nighttime Minimums/Pressure Gradients
Acoustic patterns and event correlations.
DMA segmentation for leak localization.
GIS/Network Topology; DMA Zones
Incident/repair logs; acoustic logs.
Time-series anomalies (seasonal, contextual); leakage scoring.
Frequently asked questions
What is the role of an API within OMS/CMMS systems in relation to NRW reporting?
An API within OMS/CMMS facilitates data exchange for NRW reporting, enabling automated updates and insights.
How can SCADA and AMI systems be standardized to effectively identify DMA zones?
SCADA and AMI systems should be standardized to clearly define DMA zones, ensuring accurate sensor data collection and analysis.
What is the process of establishing a baseline for nighttime minimums and pressure levels?
A baseline must be constructed using nighttime minimums and pressure levels to establish a normal operating state for comparison against anomalies.
How can acoustic analysis and graph-based localization techniques be incorporated into the system?
Acoustic analysis and graph-based localization methods should be integrated to improve leak detection accuracy and efficiency.
▶ Try it live
Everything above runs in your browser — open Hash Function Avalanche Visualizer and change the parameters while it is running. Nothing is installed, nothing is uploaded, the whole model lives in one tab.