WATERSIGN: Smart Water Monitoring & Leakage Detection

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To enable a more efficient use of water and limit wasteful usage, real time monitoring and alerts in case of burst, blockage or leakage is needed to empower consumers to take corrective action as quickly as possible. Tavlit's Watersign System’s disruptive patented technology reduces water wastage and maximizes the efficient use of water, thereby preserving scarce resources, by enabling real time monitoring of water supply lines and irrigation systems. The system is simple and economical, making it an ideal solution for water management. Using the water itself as the medium to transfer the data, the system detects leakages, bursts, blockages, water theft and unauthorized connections, identifying the specific point/location of the disturbance, and alerts the user immediately so that corrective action can be taken. The system analyses water consumption patterns and sends alerts in the case of irregular behaviour, as well as immediately sending an alert when non-potable water enters a potable water system. The system is comprised of just one sensor located at the inlet of the water system being monitored, while each individual water outlet is equipped with a Watersign-marker, a mechanical device operated by the water flow, creating small flow/pressure fluctuations in the water, generating a unique signature at every outlet, identifying each user by small fluctuations in the water flow/ pressure. The water itself is used as the medium to transmit information from all markers simultaneously to the sensor located at the inlet of the system. A smart algorithm separates between signals and identifies each user, sending an immediate alert in case of irregular behaviour. The project’s objective is to bring the Watersign System to full commercialisation using Tavlit’s global market presence and reputation. Throughout the project, pilot sites will be operational, including agricultural, landscape & turf and golf course sites, as well as rural village and water utility pilots.