NETWORKleak

NETWORKleak™ — intelligent sewer-network optimisation

Mathclick's NETWORKleak uses machine learning to detect, analyse and eliminate water losses in sewer networks — pinpointing inflow and infiltration (I&I) with precision, so operators protect infrastructure, cut costs and safeguard the environment. From implementation to actionable insight in about three months.

The challenge: hidden water losses

Sewer networks face an invisible problem — inflow and infiltration (I&I): unwanted water entering through cracks, faulty connections and ageing infrastructure. This excess water:

Cost

Increases costs

Treating and pumping unnecessary water wastes energy and resources.

Capacity

Overloads systems

Reduces capacity during peak flows and storms, risking overflows.

Environment

Harms the environment

Causes pollution through combined sewer overflows (CSOs).

Detection

Hard to locate

Traditional methods are expensive, slow and imprecise.

The NETWORKleak solution

NETWORKleak reconstructs the complete flow dynamics of your network with the proprietary netSENS.ai engine, separating inflow and infiltration from expected flows for each network segment, day by day.

How it works

  • Data collection — minimal sensor deployment at strategic points.
  • AI analysis — netSENS.ai processes flows, rain, water-table and usage data.
  • I&I mapping — segment-level identification of intrusion sources.
  • Prioritisation — a clear action plan for maximum-impact interventions.

Minimal input, maximum insight

Unlike systems that need dense sensor networks, NETWORKleak achieves comprehensive analysis from remarkably simple inputs:

  • A few strategically-placed measurement points
  • Annual water-invoicing data (expected flows)
  • Average surface water-table levels
  • Daily rainfall data

The AI fills the gaps — complete network visibility without the cost of dense sensor arrays.

Key benefits for operators

  • Pinpoint I&I sources down to individual segments
  • Prioritise interventions where they have the greatest impact
  • Track progress with daily analytics
  • Reduce treatment costs — process only the wastewater you need to
  • Recover capacity lost to parasitic flows
  • Prevent overflows and environmental violations
  • Plan strategically with data-driven investment decisions
  • Fast — operational insight in three months

Exceptional return on investment

NETWORKleak typically pays for itself within the first year through reduced pumping and treatment costs, avoided fines and optimised maintenance — one of the highest ROIs in water-infrastructure technology.

Technology foundation

At the core is netSENS.ai, trained on real-world network data and hydrological patterns to:

Distinguish flow types

Separate legitimate wastewater from I&I with high accuracy.

Model dynamics

Capture temporal patterns, weather impacts and seasonal variation.

Predict behaviour

Forecast network response to storms and operational changes.

Adapt continuously

Learn each network's unique characteristics over time.

Water-distribution pilot

We're extending NETWORKleak to identify leakage locations in potable-water distribution networks. Contact us for early access and to help shape it for your needs.

Ready to transform your network management? Contact us using the form on this page or via chat — we can have you operational with actionable insight in three months.