SWNM

SWNM (Smart Water Network Management)

An optimal network management technology integrating IoT and AI for proactive response to leaks, pressure, and water quality issues in tap water supply

SWNM
  1. 01 Basic Data Collection & Analysis
    • Current state of water supply facilities
    • Waterworks operation DATA
    • Current customer usage
  2. 02 Site Investigation
    • Investigating current state of waterworks facilities
    • Investigating and Exploring Water supply pipes and Valves
  3. 03 Map Digitalization
    • Digitalizing pipeline map based on the investigation
    • Establishing GIS-based pipeline map
    • Entering Attribute DB of facilities
    • Managing 3D-based pipeline map
  4. 04 Leakage Detection
    • Sound locater, electronic/correlation leak detection method, etc..
    • Utilizing leak detection sensors
    • Applying Al-based leak detection
  5. 05 Advancement of water quality management
    • Water quality measuring instrument
    • Rechlorination input facility
    • Automatic drain facility
    • A precision filter
  6. 06 Water distribution network maintenance
    • Pipeline diagnosis and deterioration assessment (setting priorities based on leakage, water quality, etc..)
    • Selecting optimal maintenance section
    • Using line-stopping/hot-tapping method, non-excavation method
  7. 07 Water distribution network management system establishment
    • Real-time monitoring of operation data
    • Analyzing RWR and MNF
    • Optimal control of water pressure
    • Asset management system
  8. 08 DMA, PMA Establishment
    • Building large/medium/small/sub DMA (considering system, topography, scale, etc..)
    • Establishing appropriate PMA by blocks
    • Real-time monitoring of water pressure

Detailed Technology

Site Investigation and Network MappingConduct field investigations of water supply facilities, then utilize the data as a foundation for block and network maintenance planning. This includes the development of network mapping technology to support consistent management of the water supply system.
 
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Lv1. Water pipeline map (CAD) Lv1. Water pipeline map (CAD)
Lv2. Water pipeline map (System) Lv2. Water pipeline map (System)
Lv3. Water pipeline (3D) Lv3. Water pipeline (3D)
DMA PlanningDevelop hierarchical water monitoring systems (large-medium-small) and propose optimal block divisions and facility installation plans (e.g., flow meters, block boundaries) based on a comprehensive analysis of topographical data (roads, rivers, etc.), usage, and water pressure.

Flow meters

pressure reducing valves

Smart meters

Install block-level equipment such as flow meters and PLCs according to appropriate block division plans.
 
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Lv1. Building small DMA Lv1. Building small DMA
Lv2. Building Sub DMA Lv2. Building Sub DMA
Lv3. Advancing incident response Lv3. Advancing incident response
Key NRW reduction technology that detects underground leaks using equipment and sensors to locate leak positions.
 
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Lv1. Leak detection with manpower Lv1. Leak detection with manpower
Lv2. Leak detection with IoT sensor Lv2. Leak detection with IoT sensor
Lv3. AI-based leak detection Lv3. AI-based leak detection
Optimize pressure settings for areas with high pressure or significant pressure variations to reduce leaks and ensure supply stability.
 
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Lv1. Simply decreasing water pressure Lv1. Simply decreasing water pressure

Water pressure changes at critical point depending on usage of decompression zone

Lv2. Multi-stage decreasung water pressure Lv2. Multi-stage decreasung water pressure

Decreasing water pressure time-by-time

Lv3. Real-time active decompression Lv3. Real-time active decompression

Real-time active pressure control to stabilise critical point water pressure

Pipeline DiagnosisSelect systematic and effective pipeline maintenance sections through hydraulic and water quality diagnosis and pipe condition evaluation.
 
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Lv1. Diagnosing pipe specimen Lv1. Diagnosing pipe specimen
Lv2. Endoscopic diagnosis with line-siopping/hot-tapping method Lv2. Endoscopic diagnosis with line-siopping/hot-tapping method
Lv3. Diagnosing water pipe network with asset system Lv3. Diagnosing water pipe network with asset system
Trenchless Method Apply trenchless methods for pipeline maintenance in areas where open-cut construction is difficult.
  • Small diameter pipe (D15mm~80mm) Small diameter pipe (D15mm~80mm)
  • Medium diameter pipe (D100mm~500mm) Medium diameter pipe (D100mm~500mm)
  • Build pipeline monitoring systems for real-time monitoring of operational data (flow, pressure, water quality, etc.)
  • Develop pipeline management systems for systematic management, including water efficiency and MNF analysis.
 
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Lv1. Building small DMA TM/TC Lv1. Building small DMA TM/TC
Lv2. Real-time waterworks information offering system Lv2. Real-time waterworks information offering system
Lv3. Building a control center Lv3. Building a control center
Establish water quality management facilities to ensure a continuous supply of clean water throughout the supply process.
 
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Lv1. Automated Water Quality Measuring Devices, Re-chlorination Facility Lv1. Automated Water Quality Measuring Devices, Re-chlorination Facility
Lv2. Automatic drain, Pipe Cleaning infrastructure (general) Lv2. Automatic drain, Pipe Cleaning infrastructure (general)
Lv3. Precision Filters, Pipe Cleaning infrastructure (advanced) Lv3. Precision Filters, Pipe Cleaning infrastructure (advanced)
K‑SWNM (Korea Smart Water Network Management)

A cloud-native SaaS platform delivering location-independent services to secure world-class solutions.

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Project Achievements

AwardsMWC Award
Honored with the MWC GLOMO Award for Smart Water Network Management (SWNM)

K-water received the prestigious GLOMO Award at MWC (Mobile World Congress), the world's largest mobile exhibition, for its Smart Water Network Management (SWNM) solution.
The GLOMO Awards are presented in only 30 carefully selected categories among global innovative technologies.
K-water was solely awarded in the "Tech4Good" category, becoming the first public-sector organization to receive this honor, in recognition of its contributions to addressing major societal challenges such as climate change and water leakage.

What are the MWC GLOMO Awards?

The GLOMO (Global Mobile) Awards are the most prestigious awards in the mobile and information technology (IT) industry, organized by the GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association).

DomesticSuccessful Promotion of 82 Local Government Projects
Local Water Supply Modernization Status
  • Improving Revenue Water Ratio

    Before work After work

  • Securing water resources (reducing leakage)

    110 million m³/year reduction

    effect

    The Great Pyramid of Giza
    42 volumes

  • Economic Effect

    Making economic effects 1.1 trillion won/year

  • Carbon reduction

    Carbon reduction
    27,531tCO₂/year

    effect

    Replacement of pine trees
    200,000 trees

OverseasSWNM projects are being promoted - Indonesia(Smaring City, Denpasar) and the Philippines(Aparis City)
  • Aparasi, Philippines
    • Business plan and Improve old pipes
  • Smarang, Indonesia
    • Business plan and DMA
    • Reorganization
  • Denpasar, Indonesia
    • Business plan and DMA
    • Reorganization of the pipeline network

Business Performance

  1. 01 Leakage reduction

    Reduce production costs by reducing water leakage and expand new water supply in unserved areas

    *Leakage reduction effect of 7,000 m3/year per 1 km of pipe

  2. 02 Stable water supply

    Stable water supply by securing appropriate water pressure and preventing water leakage accidents

  3. 03 Water quality management

    Always supply clean tap water with real-time water quality monitoring

  4. 04 Systemization of pipe network management

    Establishment of a scientific and systematic pipe network management system

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