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The project concerns the installation of modern Leak detection and control systems in the internal networks of DEYAVA - the municipal water supply company of Chania, Crete. It includes a total of 620 Local Consumption Control Stations with integrated communication devices and price recorders, pressure regulating devices at specific points of the network and residual chlorine measuring stations in selected extreme locations in the network of the Platanias area. For the wireless transfer of data from the communication units of the water meters to the Control Center of DEYAVA, wireless communication units (Gateways) will be used.
Summary of project results
The aim of this project is to reduce water losses through the detection and limitation of water leaks in the most densely populated area of the Municipality of Platanias. This area experiences a large seasonal variation in population and water consumption.
The success of the project will be a milestone for the Municipality in terms of the transition to the digital age, through remote control management adequately and reliability covering all drinking water needs.
The project concerns the installation of modern Leak detection and control systems in the internal networks of DEYAVA - the municipal water supply company of Chania, Crete. It includes a total of 620 Local Consumption Control Stations with integrated communication devices and price recorders, pressure regulating devices at specific points of the network and residual chlorine measuring stations in selected extreme locations in the network of the Platanias area. For the wireless transfer of data from the communication units of the water meters to the Control Center of DEYAVA, wireless communication units (Gateways) will be used.
The system consists of state-of-the-art equipment and appropriate software, which enables the realtime visualisation of internal water network units. This allows for continuous supervision, quality control, immediate problem detection, and therefore reduction of water losses.
A communication plan (website, conferences, and workshops) is in place, to exchange know-how and disseminate knowledge regarding the innovation by providing information to the public.
This project has reduced leaks by 60% through the faster resolution of problems and better management of network pressure.
Positive environmental consequences include the protection of water as a natural resource, since smaller quantities of water will be pumped, and the reduction of energy consumption and therefore the deduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The positive economic consequences are due to savings in water resources and reducing damage restoration costs. Beneficiaries are residents of Municipality of Platanias as well as visitors of the area. Results:
Estimated amount of water saved (m3/year) 132.336
Number of innovative green technologies/processes/solutions applied 1
Number of beneficiaries of services provided or improved 5.000
Estimated Cost Savings (€/year) 42.215