The company nextdrop, in collaboration with VODÁRNA PLZEŇ a.s., conducted a pilot project testing technology for detecting micro-leaks in the water system. The project focused on the main administrative building of the water utility, where a Nextdrop Control Unit (NCU) was installed on the main water meter. The unit continuously monitors the parameters of the building’s water system, processes data, and transmits it to the Nextdrop Cloud (NC), where statistical analysis is conducted to identify anomalies.
The main goal of the project was to verify the capability of nextdrop technology to detect small water leaks that traditional methods cannot identify.
The results confirmed the system can detect leaks smaller than 0.3 liters per minute. This level of sensitivity represents a major advancement in protecting water supply networks, enabling early intervention before problems cause significant damage or financial losses.
Unlike conventional technologies that detect failures based on fixed flow limits or local sensors (e.g., flood detectors and humidity sensors), nextdrop uses adaptive and predictive algorithms. The system analyzes real-time data and historical trends, allowing flexible failure detection based on the actual situation. This approach improves accuracy and reduces false alarms.
Immediate leak detection and minimization of water losses.
Lower operational costs through the ability to detect even the smallest leaks.
Predictive analysis instead of fixed thresholds, adapting to changes in water usage for more accurate anomaly detection.
Enhanced water infrastructure management, enabling long-term monitoring of water consumption and automated leak detection.
The testing confirmed that nextdrop technology is highly effective for industrial areas, building managers, and municipal organizations. Adaptive micro-leak detection can be applied in water supply networks and commercial buildings, industrial plants, and public institutions.
This project demonstrates the power of digital water management, opening new possibilities for an innovative, sustainable, and efficient approach to water resource management. If you are looking for solutions to protect water resources and optimize operational costs, nextdrop is your partner for innovative water management.
