The initiative has resulted in 84% of the network in the eight participating municipalities now being equipped with remote metering technology. This translates to the installation of over 14,300 smart devices. These units provide users with direct control over their consumption and facilitate rapid leak detection, thereby preventing excessive bills.
The project, executed by Veolia (formerly Aigües de Barcelona) over the past eighteen months, involved an investment exceeding 7 million euros, with six million sourced from European Next Generation funds. This financial boost enabled 111 actions, including the inspection of 164 kilometers of pipelines and the phasing out of manual flow measurements. Operationally, remote metering, combined with new network sectors and regulating valves, allows for dynamic pressure control without abrupt changes.
This digitalization has been crucial in achieving over 74% efficiency in supply networks, significantly reducing water losses. The data gathered better positions the networks to face future drought conditions.
The incorporation of renewable energy in many facilities and the development of eight master plans enabling predictive action are other highlights of the A-MEDI program.
The results of the A-MEDI program were presented today at an event held in Sitges, attended by representatives from the municipalities that benefited from the initiatives.
