Stattus4 at IWA: “Case Study: Leak Search Optimization Using Artificial Intelligence”

From November 10th to 14th, Stattus4 will be at the 17th IWA Conference on Small Water and Wastewater Systems and the 9th IWA Conference on Resource Oriented Sanitation, bringing innovative solutions to one of the biggest challenges in sanitation: leak detection and water loss reduction.

The Case Study: Copasa Araxá and the Results of 4Fluid

During the event, Daniel Manzi, loss consultant at Stattus4, will present the case study “Leak research optimization using Artificial Intelligence”, in partnership with Evelyn Valladares, Customer Success coordinator at Stattus4, and Glauco Oliveira, project technician at COPASA. This work focuses on the advances made in Araxá, MG, where 4Fluid technology has been used since the end of 2022 to optimize leak detection.

The AI-powered 4Fluid tool enables precise identification of leak points and narrows down investigation areas by providing a geolocalized view of where there is a greater chance of water loss.

Between October 2022 and March 2023, 44,146 samples were collected in Araxá, resulting in the identification of 376 suspicious points and confirmation of 112 leaks, with a significant reduction in water losses in just 106 days.

Expert Testimonials

Glauco Oliveira highlights the importance of sharing these results at a globally renowned event like the IWA:

“We cannot fail to highlight the relevance of Copasa’s participation in the IWA and ABES international seminar as a significant milestone for the company and for the teams in Araxá. This event is of global prestige and offers a unique platform for the dissemination of the innovative work developed by our team, reinforcing the relevance and excellence of our management”, says Glauco Oliveira, project and works technician and co-author of the work.

For Leandro Cruz, Copasa's regional manager, actions to combat losses are fundamental for preserving resources and for the quality of the service provided to the population:

“When losses are reduced, customers have access to a larger volume of water, which also helps to normalize the supply in situations that require emergency interruption to correct an incident. In return, we extract less water from the water sources, contributing to the preservation of the environment and the water security of future generations.”

Evelyn Valladares, Customer Success Coordinator at Stattus4, reinforces the importance of technology and the commitment of the Araxá team:

“The technology implemented in Araxá was essential for the development of this work, providing data that strengthened the effectiveness of the procedure and opened up new possibilities for innovation. I believe that this is an important step towards future achievements, demonstrating the revolutionary potential of the tools we are using. In addition, the commitment and competence of the Araxá team were essential, standing out for their dedication and ability to overcome challenges, which was important for us to achieve the results we presented.”

The Global Context: A Look at Non-Revenue Water

According to global estimates, around 346 million cubic meters of water are wasted daily, resulting in a loss of 40 billion dollars annually. In this scenario, Stattus4’s 4Fluid stands out as a promising solution to help sanitation companies combat water losses, reducing the environmental and economic impacts associated with water waste.

This is a very important moment for Stattus4, which continues its mission to transform sanitation with cutting-edge technologies, allowing companies like Copasa to implement effective and sustainable solutions in their operations. 

About the IWA Conference

The event is a partnership between the Paraná Sanitation Company (Sanepar), the International Water Association (IWA), the Brazilian Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering (ABES), the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), the National Institute of Sustainable Sewage Treatment Plants (INCT Sustainable ETEs) and the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (Sistema Fiep). 

Professionals from different parts of the world will be present. This is the first time that the conferences will be held in Latin America. The objective is to discuss topics that stimulate innovative ideas and effective solutions for the development of actions and technologies capable of making sanitation increasingly sustainable.