Setting up a DMA can be as simple as installing flowmeters on a pre-existing supply or pressure zone. But that alone is not enough to achieve the intended result: reliable, systematic water balance metrics to work from.

Every season futuristic keywords flood the general discourse: in recents years we’ve been hearing about water 4.0, water smartness, digital water, digital twins or water-as-a-service.

As sensors, maps and other types of information become increasingly accessible to water utilities and to cities in general, we can combine data sources like never before.

Baseform, a technology leader in software for water utilities, and Grundfos, the world leader in pumps and water solutions, are today announcing the next step in their strategic partnership to bring powerful digital services to all water utilities across the globe.

Baseform is deeply committed to our goal of assisting society in better managing water. Under the current pandemic, that goal takes on a special and urgent meaning.

Baseform’s online software tracks data from water utilities around the world. Water flows, which most utilities monitor on a minute-by-minute basis, are a very direct proxy for human presence and human behavior.

Combating the spread of COVID-19 requires that communities, citizens, essential industries, healthcare and critical facilities have continuous access to water and sanitation. The widespread outbreak of the pandemic places great stress not only on the health system’s response but also on the ability to continue to provide water services for an unforeseen period of time.

Enabling powerful digital applications and customer outcomes to accelerate smart cities through intelligent, data-driven water management.

At Baseform, we’ve combined years of applied R&D in water systems with a just as valuable track record in advanced computer development and implementation.

Epanet Java offers an efficient, Java-implemented Epanet simulation engine and natively integrated MSX library, for full-range hydraulic and water quality network simulation. It takes advantage of Baseform Core’s NETWORKS and its 2D / 3D network and results visualization.