Case Study – Locations: Umhlanga (KwaZulu-Natal) and Sandton (Gauteng), South Africa
TRIALLED BY PROPERTY OWNERS AND MANAGERS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Background
All kinds of properties require water for a variety of purposes. The water reticulation system that supplies water to the property is designed to be efficient and durable, with the expectation of providing many years of trouble-free service. However, the installation can be faulty and not discovered. Furthermore, a failure of the reticulation system cause a water leak, water loss of and water damage to the properties.
Most of the damage caused by water leaks and flooding occurs hours after business closes. Nobody can discover a loss of water from the water dispenser at night or perceive the rupture of the pipe; it could cause losses and innumerable damage and damage the reputation of the management company causing high losses without necessity.
Challenge
Water leaks in buildings present a significant challenge in South Africa, contributing to water scarcity and infrastructure deterioration. Leaks account for a substantial portion of the country’s unaccounted for water, costing billions of Rand annually. These losses, stemming from faulty plumbing, inadequate maintenance, and aging infrastructure have severe economic, social, and environmental consequences.
The property owners and managers were looking for an innovative water saving system to:
- Online leak detection (hidden and visible leaks) in real-time to avoid severe damage.
- Monitor water consumption in real-time and discover uncontrolled irregularities.
- Protect their assets.
- Minimise maintenance costs.
- Conserve water and enjoy significant savings of water and unnecessary expenses.
- Remote on/off of the water valve and flow by mobile app.
Solution Overview – WASENS
WASENS systems offer 24/7 protection from major water damage and enables real-time water consumption monitoring, online leak detection, and remote control of water flow via a mobile application and web dashboard. The systems can be configured to meet the needs of any property such as:
- Private Homes • Industrial Properties
- Office Buildings • Municipal Properties
- Residential Properties • Clinics and Hospitals
- Commercial Properties • School Institutions
The system identifies irregular water flow anomalies that may result from small and/or large leaks in the water supply system. Real-time notifications will be sent to your smartphone through the application about irregular water flow that results from a leak, burst in the water lines, temperature changes, and low battery percentage.
The system is cloud-based and is controlled remotely by the application or desktop management software. According to the user’s settings, the water can be shut off manually or automatically remotely. The system includes a schedule for automatic opening and closing the water valves according to the Property owners and manager’s needs.
The system connects to the internet via wired, wireless or cellular communication and can be integrated into a building management system via API.
Results
Property owners and managers are achieving and enjoying the following benefits by implementing the WASENS system:
- Significant reduction in water usage and monthly utility bill.
- Monitor water usage in real-time using the system’s mobile App and get alerts via Text, Phone, or Email in case of any leaks, burst pipes, and abnormal water flow or usage.
- Pinpoint location of problematic areas ensuring immediate response by our plumbing contractor.
- Automatically shut off the water supply using the mobile App once leaks were detected, saving water, and preventing damage to the property.
- Sets various schedules to automatically turn off the water supply during periods when the building is not occupied.
- Remote control of building’s water flow using a mobile App.
WASENS solution implementation has significantly reduced water consumption for the client up to 75% within the first month of installation.
ABOUT MEB
MEB is a subsidiary of an International company operating in South Africa since 2010, with over 25 years of experience worldwide and a proven successful track record in the water, energy, oil & gas, telecommunication and smart Cities technologies for municipal, industrial, and the private sectors.
The company local office is in Umhlanga, KZN, and in Maputo, Mozambique.
The company has provided engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), as well as the management, operation, and maintenance (O&M) and support to several water and wastewater projects in Africa, including:
- Seawater Desalination, Richards Bay, South Africa
- Freshwater Treatment, Maputo, Mozambique
- Solar Farm and Brackish Water Treatment, Chigubo, Mozambique
- Direct Potable Municipal Wastewater Reuse, Durban, South Africa
- Municipal Wastewater Treatment, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Online leak detection in office buildings, Umhlanga, South Africa
- Online water saving in mixed shopping mall and office tower, Johannesburg, South Africa
ABOUT WASENS
WASENS is a global company founded in 2014. WASENS has a keen awareness and understanding of the economic, environmental, and existential value of water.
One of the five elements in nature, water is a precious resource. WASENS is strongly committed to preserving and conserving water, and with the appropriate management, protects its customers’ assets from water damage. WASENS focuses on innovative technologies in the water sector, where its skilled R&D team aggregates and analyses data generated from IoT and smart home devices, to develop and produce viable water-saving systems for leading US-based companies.
WASENS provides a comprehensive service and technical support system for its customers, ranging from plumbing consultants, contractors, and property managers to private customers.
MEB continues to bring innovative, sustainable and reliable solutions to businesses and communities worldwide.
E: info@meb.sg
T: +27 (31) 100 1200
W: www.meb.sg
