Aquarius - Spectrum. multi-layer acoustic water pipe monitoring solutions. Game changer in water network management

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1 Aquarius - Spectrum multi-layer acoustic water pipe monitoring solutions Game changer in water network management

ID Founded in 2009 20 Employees Invested by Hutchinson Water Over 3,000 correlation

patents (granted & PCT) Two 2015 Technology Innovation Awards MINIMIZE LOSSES &

2 ID Founded in Employees Invested by Hutchinson Water Over 3,000 correlation sensors in operations Covering 1,000+ miles of water pipe network 6 technology patents (granted & PCT) Two 2015 Technology Innovation Awards MINIMIZE LOSSES & IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES OF WATER NETWORKS 2016 by Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. All rights reserved 2

Challenges NRW reduction in urban water networks Reliable underground leak detection Accurate underground leak location Proper assessment of pipe condition Water pipe bursts prevention Aquarius

3 Challenges NRW reduction in urban water networks Reliable underground leak detection Accurate underground leak location Proper assessment of pipe condition Water pipe bursts prevention Aquarius Response Water Utilities Challenges Innovative solution to enable Utilities to proactively monitor their water networks, trace leaks and pinpoint their exact locations while using highly sensitive acoustic sensors, management software & mobile applications 3

(GIS) visualization of leak alerts Extensive business information Pipe condition trending by leak statistic Advanced work process

4 AQS-SYS Cloud based software & hardware solution for automatic water network monitoring, leaks detection and tracking. Analyses acoustic events from fixed sensors on a daily basis, tracing small leaks and preventing pipe bursts Geographical based (GIS) visualization of leak alerts Extensive business information Pipe condition trending by leak statistic Advanced work process for leak detection and integration with maintenance management / asset management systems by Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. All rights reserved 4

Technology - Sensors Patented fixed sensors for water

by correlation between all sensors couples.

installed in 3 years; 300 detected leaks in 18 months Easy

Detection by Correlation Transfer large amounts of data

sensors - 1msec High accuracy with long range leak

5 Technology - Sensors Patented fixed sensors for water network monitoring, automatic leak detection and location by correlation between all sensors couples. Proven 'Plug and Play technology - Over 3,000 sensors were installed in 3 years; 300 detected leaks in 18 months Easy installation on overground hydrants and underground valves Detection by Correlation Transfer large amounts of data through GSM State of the art time synchronization for all sensors - 1msec High accuracy with long range leak detection low density of sensors 2016 by Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. All rights reserved 5

estimation Can detect other interferences accurately Daily monitoring not a one off detection

7 Detection by Correlation (not by noise) Benefits More sensitive - detect small leak from 1/16 Immune to background noise Accurate leak location - pinpointing leaks Volume (gallons) estimation Can detect other interferences accurately Daily monitoring not a one off detection Before After Real monitoring for long term decision support 2016 by Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. All rights reserved 7

9 Key Advantages 1. Detection by correlation vs. detection by noise means we have the following advantages: a) Accurate and a definitive diagnose if a leak exist vs. Detection by noise which fails to detect leaks when areal noise exist. b) More sensitive - detects small leaks. c) Immune to background noise. d) Accurate leak location pinpointing leaks. e) Detects other interferences accurately such as water meters, problematic UFMR etc. f) Provides Intensity estimation. 2. Continuous monitoring vs. on-demand correlation or one snap shot of survey it allows us to perform correlation on a daily basis automatically and locate small leaks as they appear vs. looking for leaks on specific occasions. 3. GSM communication vs. Radio means we can send more data to our servers. 4. Faster deployment at lower cost - On average 3 sensors are required to monitor each mile of pipes; in comparison to other noise logging technologies that require 5-7 sensors for every mile by Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. All rights reserved 9

iquarius Mobile Solution 3 products in 1 - High accurate

Correlation Data is recorded locally and presented &

10 iquarius Mobile Solution 3 products in 1 - High accurate mobile sensor for: 1. Pipe listening 2. Survey 3. Correlation Data is recorded locally and presented & analyzed on the server It is not only for experts, everyone can use it! On-line field team supervision and tracking Industry Game Changer! 2016 by Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. All rights reserved 10

Leak Monitoring Water Savings Identify leaks when they are small Avoid

Proven Non Revenue Water reduction Precise leak location Customer

and control of water outages Plan ahead leak repairs (when leaks are

12 Leak Monitoring Water Savings Identify leaks when they are small Avoid Pipe Bursts! Proven Non Revenue Water reduction Precise leak location Customer Service & Operations Cost Alerts on end user leaks Better prediction and control of water outages Plan ahead leak repairs (when leaks are small) Avoid costly emergency work - Proactive vs. Reactive (planned vs. emergency) 2016 by Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. All rights reserved 12

Water Network Monitoring Renewal & Replacement of aging pipes the most critical category in AWWA 2016 report Maintenance & Replacement Replace only what's needed not due to aging Detects faulty

13 Water Network Monitoring Renewal & Replacement of aging pipes the most critical category in AWWA 2016 report Maintenance & Replacement Replace only what's needed not due to aging Detects faulty equipment (valves, air vents, meters) Preventive maintenance improves network longevity Replacement prioritization efficient use of limited budget Short Term Replace Pipe replacement costs about a $1,000,000 per mile covers almost 1,000 miles of monitoring per year Asset Management Pipe analysis by leak statistics Full history of repairs Monitor Automatic Red Zone identification 2016 by Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. All rights reserved 13

14 AQS Solution Case Studies 14

terrain Over 190 leaks repaired in last 20 month Over 500 million

15 Reference Account Jerusalem Over 1600 fixed sensors Over 466 miles (750km) of pipe network monitored daily Hilly and mountainous terrain Over 190 leaks repaired in last 20 month Over 500 million Gallons in savings 2016 by Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. All rights reserved 15

16 Reference Account Netanya 350 fixed sensors Over 105 miles (170km) of pipe network monitored daily Coastline and flat terrain Over 90 leaks repaired in last 24 month Over 130 million Gallons in savings 2016 by Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. All rights reserved 16

18 Summary Implementing fixed monitoring of the water network will enable to meet water loss challenges and reduce NRW and plan for Renewal & Replacement Implementing leak Detection by correlation will enable an accurate and definitive diagnose of very small leaks and exact location (Use iquarius for final Pinpoint). Proactive monitoring and daily picture of your water network will enable: Better prediction and control of water outages; Avoiding high costs of emergency operations; Better decisions of infrastructure replacement and budget plans. Hybrid mobile and fixed sensors! 2016 by Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. All rights reserved 18

20 Multi-layer leak detection and monitoring solution THANK YOU

PRESENTS AQUADUCT AUTOMATED WATER-LEAK MONITORING SYSTEM A KINGPIN TECHNOLOGY

PRESENTS AQUADUCT AUTOMATED WATER-LEAK MONITORING SYSTEM A KINGPIN TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCING THE INNOVATIVE NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR THE DETECTION OF LEAKS IN WATER NETWORKS. SA WATER CRISIS the rising tide The