Development of a Real-Time Water Distribution Network Monitoring Dashboard

The client operates a segmented water distribution network with independently regulated subnetworks called District Metered Areas (DMAs). While IoT sensors collect vital data at high-impact nodes, there is no integrated system to process, visualize, and analyze this data effectively, hindering real-time decision-making and maintenance planning.

A large regional utility company responsible for managing and monitoring water distribution infrastructure across multiple regions, seeking to enhance operational visibility and maintenance efficiency.

• Create an integrated dashboard providing a comprehensive, real-time view of water network parameters such as flow rates, pressure levels, leaks, and pipe integrity.
• Enable visualization of water distribution data on an interactive virtual map with asset-specific reporting capabilities.
• Implement data processing APIs to aggregate raw IoT sensor data, calculate key metrics, and determine asset health status using color-coded indicators (e.g., RAG status).
• Incorporate historical data analytics to facilitate maintenance scheduling and network optimization.
• Ensure the platform is scalable, robust, and supports multi-region management with user-specific access controls.

• API backend to consolidate raw IoT data into structured tables and compute averages/deviations from standard metrics.
• API for real-time asset status assessment using processed data to assign RAG (Red, Amber, Green) indicators.
• Map-based interface displaying sensor locations, asset statuses, and the ability to select individual assets for detailed reports.
• Visualization of flow rates, pressure levels, leak detection, and pipe break reports.
• Historical data tracking for each asset with trend analysis features.
• User access controls based on regional and asset-specific roles.

• IoT sensor data sources for real-time data ingestion
• Existing water network databases or GIS systems for asset mapping
• Reporting and analytics modules for historical data analysis

• Scalability to support multiple regions with increasing data volume
• Performance to ensure real-time data updates with minimal latency
• Security measures including role-based access control and data encryption
• System availability and disaster recovery preparedness

The implementation of the water distribution network monitoring dashboard is expected to improve operational efficiency by providing real-time asset insights, enabling proactive maintenance, reducing leakages and pipe failures, and streamlining management processes. The platform aims to decrease operational costs, enhance service reliability, and support strategic planning through historical data analysis, ultimately leading to a more resilient and sustainable water supply system.