AVK Smart Water Digital Monitoring

South Africa faces increasing pressure on its water resources due to droughts, ageing infrastructure, and growing urban demand. To meet these challenges, AVK Smart Water offers a cutting-edge digital monitoring solution designed to help municipalities,  and industries manage water more efficiently.

Smarter Monitoring for a Water-Stressed Nation
AVK Smart Water combines battery-operated wireless sensors with a powerful software platform that transforms raw data into actionable insights. Installed on AVK core products such as gate valves, fittings, and hydrants, these sensors provide real-time information directly from the water distribution network.

This technology enables utilities to:

• Save scarce water resources
• Reduce non-revenue water losses
• Optimise planning and operations
• Improve maintenance efficiency

State-of-the-Art Technology for South African Utilities

By installing AVK Smart Water sensors, municipalities and water boards can achieve a transparent, remotely monitored network. This allows them to detect leaks earlier, manage pressure more effectively, and extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure key priorities in South Africa’s water sector.

The AVK Smart Water Sensor Suite

• VIDI Positioner – Monitors valve positions with precision
• VIDI Open/Close – Tracks critical valve status 24/7
• VIDI Flow – Measures water flow to detect anomalies
• VIDI Pressure – Regulates pressure to reduce bursts and leaks
• VIDI Temperature – Ensures safe drinking water conditions
• VIDI Level – Monitors sand traps, tanks, and reservoirs

All sensors feed data into VIDI Cloud, AVK’s software platform, or integrate seamlessly into existing IT systems via API. This provides utilities with a complete overview of their distribution network, tailored to local needs.

Benefits for South Africa:

• Reduced water loss – vital in drought-prone regions
• Extended infrastructure lifespan – less strain on ageing pipelines
• Improved workflow efficiency – fewer manual inspections
• Enhanced water quality – reduced contamination risks
• Lower energy consumption – smarter pressure management
  

   

• VIDI Flow helps detect leaks in Johannesburg’s ageing pipelines.
• VIDI Pressure reduces bursts in Cape Town’s high-pressure zones.
• VIDI Level monitors reservoirs and boreholes in rural communities.

Local Applications:

• Johannesburg Water could use VIDI Flow to detect leaks in high-density urban areas.
• Cape Town could deploy VIDI Pressure to manage bursts in high-pressure zones.
• Rural municipalities could benefit from VIDI Level to monitor boreholes and reservoirs remotely.

Contact AVK South Africa
For more information or to discuss how AVK Smart Water can support your municipality or business, contact David Hurley directly. Call him or click the email icon to connect.