Innovative technology helps cut water leakage on Malaysian network
i2O Water's cutting edge technology to reduce water leakage is said to be making a real difference to water supplies in Malaysia.
Back in 2010, i2O Water installed 50 of its advanced pressure management systems for SYABAS in Selangor, Malaysia, working with i2O's local partner, non-revenue water specialist company Jalur Cahaya Sdn Bhd.
The i2O systems, installed on the SYABAS network as part of the first phase of a major water saving programme, are now saving 10.5million litres per day.
According to i2O, the 50 District Metering Areas (DMAs) in Selangor where the systems have been installed have achieved 'significant' results. The company claims they represent an average 27% reduction in leakage. Jalur Cahaya ordered a further 50 i2O systems. These were installed early this year and are expected to save a further 7.5m litres of water per day.
"We are delighted that our technology for monitoring and controlling water networks to reduce leakage and bursts is making such a big difference in Malaysia, and saving impressive amounts of water," said Adam Kingdon, ceo of i2O Water. "Our engineering team has developed a fantastically innovative solution to the massive worldwide problem of water leakage and we believe it will have a huge impact in the coming years."
i2O Water is based at the University of Southampton Science Park in Southampton. In 2010, Andrew Burrows won Design Engineer of the Year at the British Engineering Excellence Awards.
