Information technologies implementation for reducing water losses in water supply systems

Abstract

The article discusses the elements of an automated system for collecting, storing and transmitting data on water consumption, modern metering devices, data collection and transmission devices. The author analyzes the shortcomings of existing accounting and analysis automation systems at Russian water utilities. A comprehensive approach to automated systems in the field of water consumption accounting is proposed. The article considers the experience of the State unitary enterprise “Vodokanal of Saint Petersburg” in the sphere development and application of a single automated complex for diagnostics, monitoring and management of the water supply network. The goals and main functions of the complex are revealed, the main stages and results of its implementation are presented.