computerized method and system for monitoring a water distribution network, and computerized method for managing a water distribution network

摘要

COMPUTERIZED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, AND COMPUTERIZED METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING A WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK. A computerized method for monitoring a water distribution network, the water distribution network including a network of pipes to deliver water to consumers and a plurality of meters positioned inside the pipes through the water distribution network. The method includes receiving meter data representing parameters measured by the meters, such as flow, pressure, chlorine level, pH and turbidity of the water being distributed through the tubes. The method also includes receiving secondary data from sources external to the meters and representing conditions affecting water consumption in a region served by the water distribution network such as weather conditions and holidays. The meter and secondary data are analyzed using statistical techniques to identify water network events including leakage events and other events related to the quantity and quality of water flowing through the pipes and operation of the water network. Events are reported to users through a user interface.