Water Asset Management  + Monitoring

Stormwater and sewer systems are essential to urban infrastructure, but inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues can cause blockages, flooding, and costly repairs if left undetected. AVANT’s water management solution utilises IoT sensors and advanced analytics to monitor these systems in real time, helping you identify problems early and prevent costly damage. Below, we dive into the key components of our system and how they benefit your water management operations. 1. Leak Detection Sensors for Early Identification Leak detection is critical for preventing significant water loss and structural damage in stormwater and sewer systems. AVANT installs IoT leak detection sensors in key locations throughout your infrastructure, monitoring moisture levels and water ingress. These sensors detect abnormal increases in moisture, which could indicate a leak, infiltration, or structural breach. When a sensor detects irregular water levels, data is transmitted to AVANT’s central cloud platform, where it’s analysed in real time. If the system identifies a potential issue, it sends immediate alerts to operators, ensuring rapid response. Early detection of leaks allows utility companies to address problems before they escalate, saving on both repair costs and water loss. Benefits of Leak Detection Sensors: Early identification of leaks to prevent major damage. Continuous, real-time monitoring of water systems. Immediate alerts when irregular moisture levels are detected. 2. Flow Monitoring for Blockages and Infiltration AVANT’s IoT flow sensors continuously track water movement within stormwater and sewer systems, providing valuable insights into flow rates and potential blockages. Unusual flow patterns, such as reduced flow due to blockages or increased flow caused by stormwater infiltration, can indicate underlying issues that need to be addressed. When these abnormalities are detected, the system alerts operators, enabling them to take corrective action before the situation worsens. This monitoring reduces the risk of overflows, flooding, and damage to both public infrastructure and private properties. Key Benefits of Flow Monitoring: Detects blockages and infiltration in real time. Provides early warnings of potential system failures. Reduces the risk of costly repairs and service disruptions. 3. Predictive Maintenance Using AI Predictive maintenance is an essential aspect of modern infrastructure management, and AVANT integrates AI-driven analytics to optimise your maintenance schedule. By analysing historical and real-time data from flow and leak sensors, AVANT’s system can predict when maintenance is required, preventing failures before they occur. Machine learning algorithms identify patterns in water system performance, recommending maintenance actions based on sensor data trends. This proactive approach helps you avoid costly repairs and ensures that your water assets operate efficiently. Advantages of Predictive Maintenance: Proactively addresses potential issues before they escalate. Reduces the cost of emergency repairs by enabling scheduled maintenance. Extends the lifespan of critical infrastructure assets. 4. Real-Time Alerts for Immediate Action When it comes to managing water systems, quick response times are crucial. AVANT’s platform sends instant alerts to operators whenever sensors detect abnormal conditions, such as leaks, blockages, or unusual flow rates. These alerts are delivered via SMS, email, or in-app notifications, ensuring operators can take immediate action. This system minimises response times, helping to prevent major disruptions to stormwater and sewer systems. Whether it's an emergency shutdown, road closures, or dispatching maintenance crews, real-time alerts allow for a swift and efficient response. Features of Real-Time Alerts: Immediate notifications to key personnel when issues are detected. Multi-channel alerts through SMS, email, and app notifications. Enables rapid deployment of response teams to minimise damage. 5. Remote Monitoring in Urban and Rural Areas Managing water infrastructure in rural or remote areas can be challenging due to access and connectivity issues. AVANT’s IoT sensors use LoRaWAN technology, allowing them to operate in locations with limited access to traditional monitoring methods. LoRaWAN’s long-range, low-power connectivity ensures that your sensors continue to transmit data, even in hard-to-reach areas. This technology is particularly useful in New Zealand’s diverse landscapes, where water systems in remote areas are at risk of undetected leaks or blockages. With AVANT, you can monitor your water assets efficiently, regardless of location, ensuring full coverage of your infrastructure. Benefits of Remote Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of remote and hard-to-reach assets. Reliable data transmission via LoRaWAN, even in isolated areas. Enables comprehensive water management across urban and rural environments. 6. Cloud-Based Data Analysis and Reporting All data collected by AVANT’s IoT sensors is transmitted to a centralised, cloud-based platform where it is analysed and stored. This platform allows operators to easily access both historical and real-time data, providing a complete picture of water asset performance. By visualising trends and generating detailed reports, operators can make informed decisions about system optimisation and maintenance. The cloud platform also supports collaboration between different teams, enabling utility companies to share insights and data with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders. With all the data in one place, asset management becomes more efficient and transparent. Advantages of Cloud-Based Data Analysis: Centralised storage and access to all sensor data. Easy visualisation of trends and patterns for better decision-making. Facilitates collaboration and data sharing between teams.