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Project Goal
The project explores using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the water industry, focusing on asset management and leak detection. GIS aims to optimize infrastructure monitoring, track water quality, and improve logistics, reducing water loss and costs through real-time leak detection. It will streamline production to distribution, enhance decision-making with data insights, and promote sustainable practices.Business Problem Solved
We addressed inefficiencies and high water manufacturing and distribution costs due to leaks and poor management. Leaks cause resource loss, raise costs, and disrupt service, affecting suppliers and consumers. We improved infrastructure monitoring and management by using GIS. GIS enabled real-time leak detection, optimized resources, and boosted system performance. This led to a reliable water supply, less water loss, and cost savings, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Technology Implemented
That’s a solid tech stack! Using Esri’s suite, like ArcGIS Enterprise, as the backbone for secure data management and real-time collaboration makes great sense for a water distribution overhaul. ArcGIS Pro’s analysis and visualization capabilities sound critical for pinpointing those leak hotspots—turning raw data into actionable maps is huge. I like how ArcGIS Field Maps brought the field teams into the loop with real-time updates; that’s a smart way to keep everything current. And a Dashboards rounding it out with live metrics like pressure and flow—perfect for keeping management in the know and on top of maintenance priorities.
Development Team Biography
The project team sounds well-structured, pulling together the right mix of skills from the IT Department, the Engineering Department, and Resources in Units. The IT Project Manager leading the charge to integrate GIS into the water system is key — keeping everything on track and tied to the bigger picture. The GIS Analyst digging into ArcGIS Pro and Enterprise brings the spatial magic, turning data into leak-detection gold and network optimization. Field Ops using ArcGIS Field Maps is a great touch—real-time updates from the ground keep things moving fast. The Business Analyst bridging the gap between needs and solutions is a smart play, making sure the tech solves real problems. And the Engineering tech specialists are tying it all into the existing setup—crucial for keeping the system humming.