50% Reduction in Water Losses Through Performance-Based Leak Detection

The Challenge

Despite ongoing efforts, the water utility was looking for a solution to speed up leak detection across a large portion of its urban network. The objective: reduce water losses quickly while optimizing operational and production costs.

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The Leakmited Solution

Sicoval deployed the Sprint solution from Leakmited — a performance-based approach where payment is only made for measurable results.

Rollout details:

Two-week intensive leak detection campaign
100 km of network investigated
Complementary to existing actions already in place at Sicoval

113,700 m³ of water saved over one year

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50% reduction in drinking water losses

950 equivalent to the annual consumption of 950 households

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€90,600 saved in water production and distribution.

A measurable and lasting impact

Thanks to Leakmited’s Sprint solution, Sicoval accelerated its water loss reduction program and optimized resource use. This collaboration shows how AI-powered, performance-based methods can transform urban water management—delivering fast, measurable, and lasting improvements.