Utilis, a company which provides satellite-based infrastructure intelligence, has launched an Impact Calculator that shows the amount of damage water leakage has on the environment.
For global development to be sustainable, potable (drinking) water is a necessity. Utilis uses data driven solutions to ensure the maintenance and protection of water supplies and saves approximately 7200M gallons of water every year, with an average of 3.3 leaks found per day at each subscribing utility.
Utilis CEO, Elly Perets said: “Utilis doesn’t just provide a product to our customers, we provide the full solution, which includes helping them lower their environmental impact on the planet. This Impact Calculator shows water utilities everywhere the impact they can impart by finding and repairing leaking pipes.”
Utilis contributes to the goal of taking action to combat climate change and its impacts. Climate change from increasing CO2 is projected to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts and floods. The Utilis analytics help customers identify leaks so they can be repaired, lowering the excess electricity used to pump and treat the water, as well as associated CO2.
With their range of technologies, including the Impact Calculator, Utilis is able to assist both public and private sectors to overcome major water challenges. Since the average leak remains underground and unreported for 18 months, rapid detection and resolution are of critical importance. The resolution of leaks saves water, CO2 and electricity.
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