Water distribution


Thanks to an extensive water distribution network, we deliver water to homes, industries, and cities, with great attention to protecting the environment in which we operate.

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Distribution: the third stage of the water supply chain

The water distribution network: an extensive system of pipelines

 

The water distribution network consists of a series of infrastructure that transports water from storage tanks or treatment plants to the final points of consumption.
 

It is made up of an interconnected system of pipelines of different sizes that transport water from supply sources, such as springs or lakes, to the distribution points.

This complex structure includes not only small and large pipelines, but also pumping stations to overcome natural elevation differences and maintain adequate pressure. Storage tanks are also part of the network, ensuring a constant supply even in the event of fluctuations in demand or temporary interruptions.


The primary goal of water distribution is to provide high-quality water continuosly and reliably, while at the same time protecting the resource and minimizing losses along the way.

Water distribution through technology and planning


Water distribution management is based on a careful planning and the use of cutting-edge technologies. Thanks to remote control and predictive maintenance, we ensure timely interventions and constant monitoring, optimizing water loss management.

We have also launched an extensive program of pipeline remediation and modernization, which is essential for the safety and efficiency of the water supply.


To ensure balanced distribution, we monitor pressure variations in real time, caused by fluctuations in demand. By controlling the storage tanks, we ensure optimal use of the resource, returning unused water to the environment and thus preserving the ecosystem.

 

We optimize the water network: a strategy for efficiency

 

We are constantly working to design and develop initiatives that improve the water distribution system.

 

District metering and reconstruction to facilitate the determination of the water balance in each network

 

Leak remediation and repairs to improve the quality of the water delivered at the points of use

 

The installation of hydraulic components and hydrovalves with full modulation technology, hydraulic turbines, and PID (Proportional, Integral, and Derivative) control on operating curves*

 

Revamping of the plants with process automation to increase performance, effiency and durability

*The installation of hydraulic components with full modulation technology, hydraulic turbines, and PID control aims to optimize system performance through precise and continuous flow regulation.


These interventions ensure greater energy efficiency, reduced consumption, automatic control of the optimal parameters of the operating curves, and a dynamic response to load variations, resulting in a more stable, reliable, and durable system.

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