Aqua Analytics, a leading provider of water network intelligence solutions, today announced it has been awarded a two-year asset maintenance contract extension with Yarra Valley Water, one of Australia’s largest water corporations. 

The extension follows three years of successful collaboration in proactive leak detection and associated services.

Under the extended agreement, Aqua Analytics will continue to deploy its expertise and leakage management technologies to minimise water loss across Yarra Valley Water’s vast distribution network, spanning 4,000 square kilometres and over 10,000 kilometres of water mains.

Using planned inspections and real-time network monitoring, Aqua Analytics will promptly identify and report leaks, facilitating swift repairs through Yarra Valley Water’s integrated asset management system.

“We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Yarra Valley Water and contribute to their ongoing commitment to water sustainability,” said Hugh Chapman, Managing Director of Aqua Analytics.

“The positive outcomes of our initial collaboration underscore our shared mission to deliver reliable and sustainable water services to Yarra Valley Water’s customers”.

Aqua Analytics’ innovative approach to network leak detection includes the use of acoustic equipment, sensors and data analytics to optimise specialist field teams. This has significantly improved leak identification for Yarra Valley Water, benefiting the environment and the more than 2 million people who rely on their services daily.

Yarra Valley Water Acting General Manager Service Futures Raghu Bharadwaj said Aqua Analytics had consistently proven their commitment to securing water resources for future generations.

“We’re really excited to expand our partnership with Aqua Analytics, using their advanced AI data loggers to enhance our water management capabilities.”

 “Their tailored approach not only optimises our operational efficiency, but also aligns perfectly with our customer commitment to deliver reliable and timely services, as outlined in our price submission.”

“By integrating Aqua Analytics’ technology into our infrastructure, we’re better equipped to proactively identify and resolve leaks quickly, ensuring better outcomes for our customers, the community, and environment,” Mr Bharadwaj said.

About Aqua Analytics

Aqua Analytics is a specialist water network intelligence provider dedicated to helping water utilities optimise their operations and reduce water loss. With offices throughout Australia and New Zealand, Aqua Analytics delivers water network management solutions and expert support to a growing client base across the region.

About Yarra Valley Water

Yarra Valley Water is one of Australia’s largest water utilities, with a service area covering 4,000 square kilometres. Every day, more than 2 million people and over 61,000 businesses rely on its water and sewerage services. 

The corporation manages $6 billion worth of infrastructure, including a network of over 21,500 kilometres of water, recycled water and sewer mains. Yarra Valley Water’s purpose is to support the health and wellbeing of its customers and create a brighter future for communities and the natural environment.

Australia’s major telecommunications providers are shutting down their 3G networks throughout 2024. This has critical implications for water utilities and councils reliant on 3G-connected smart devices.

If your water infrastructure includes pressure loggers, PRV controllers, acoustic loggers, meter pulse loggers, or other remote monitoring systems, urgent action is needed. Aqua Analytics partners with water utilities and councils to seamlessly transition your connected water assets to the latest cellular protocols (Cat-M1, NB-IoT, and 5G).

Airports are intricate hubs of activity, relying on a vast infrastructure network to facilitate smooth operations. Among the critical components of this infrastructure that are often forgotten about are buried water pipelines. These pipelines transport water for various purposes, such as drinking, fire suppression, irrigation, and industrial processes. Efficient management of these pipelines is paramount to ensuring uninterrupted water supply, reducing water loss, and achieving sustainability goals.

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the strategies and technologies that can help airports effectively manage their buried water pipelines.

Aqua Analytics, a company dedicated to helping water utilities reduce non-revenue water and manage leakage, is celebrating a successful year with a unique twist: Leak Lager.

This limited edition brew, crafted using water identified as leakage by Aqua’s skilled teams, serves as a toast to the impressive 11 billion litres saved and 3,500 leaks plugged by Aqua in 2023 across Australia and New Zealand.

Beyond being a celebratory drink, Leak Lager is a conversation starter.

Each can sent to clients and suppliers is a tangible reminder of the power of sustainability, innovation, and unconventional thinking. It highlights the positive impact that can be achieved through collaboration and commitment to solving critical water challenges.

“Leak Lager is more than just a beer,” says Chris Medcalf, Operations Manager at Aqua Analytics. “It is a toast to our achievements, but also a challenge to ourselves and the industry to push even further and ensure a sustainable water future for all.”

Aqua Analytics’ mission to reduce water network leakage across Australia and New Zealand goes beyond Leak Lager.

The company utilises best-in-class methodologies and expertise to help water utilities pinpoint and fix leaks, saving millions of litres of water each year. This not only benefits the environment but also reduces utilities’ costs and assists in the drive towards net zero carbon emissions.

The NSW Government’s $4.4 million Active Leak Detection Project is marching into 15 more councils for the next stage of work over the summer months to deliver water savings in regional communities using state-of-the-art technology.

With many parts of the state already experiencing drought conditions, reducing water loss is critical. $1 million has been injected into the project that has already surveyed more than 12,300kms of mains. This has saved 5.3 billion litres of water or the equivalent of 2,120 Olympic-sized swimming pools so far across 54 local government areas.

Specialist teams use cutting-edge equipment, including leak noise loggers, electronic listening sticks, ground microphones, and leak noise correlators to detect and pinpoint leaks before reporting them to the local council for repair. This ensures a more robust and efficient water network.

Eurobodalla Shire, Wingecarribee Shire, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Walgett Shire, Narrabri Shire, Berwarrina Shire, Warren Shire, Muswellbrook Shire, Tweed Shire, Cowra Shire, MidCoast, Ballina Shire, Central Darling Shire, Murray River and Armidale Regional Councils are having their pipes and valves inspected between now and March 2024.