Protecting water and conserving biodiversity

Every 20 minutes, a species disappears.   Biodiversity is threatened In the face of an ever-developing society, increasingly massive urbanisation and growing pollution, it is becoming more and more difficult to protect biodiversity. It is in under threat and to protect it, we need to combat: Pollution Reduction of natural environments Overexploitation of wildlife Invasive non-native species Climate change Lengthy and costly monitoring Today, inventories are carried out manually and require the mobilisation of resources (people, equipment, time). The average duration of an inventory is 2 to 3 years for a municipality, and varies according to the size, the degree of thoroughness required and the ecological complexity of the area. The results must then be analysed and formalised internally before an action plan can be prepared. An inventory can cost up to €38,000 which is a very significant investment.   All this results in fragmented analyses over time, species counts…

A major challenge of the 21st century  Large urban areas continue to become more heavily populated with an ever-increasing number of inhabitants. The demand for water is increasing in line with this development. With it, the risks of pollution are multiplying: everyday human activities, industries, intensive agriculture, mobility… are all potential sources of deterioration in water quality.   In addition, there is seasonal pollution worsened by climate change: proliferation of algal blooms, overflows following floods, etc.   Protecting the resource at its source  Securing surface water resources is therefore a major challenge for increasingly urban societies. Water quality and the related cost depend to a large extent on the performance of urban drinking water management services, but the most important factor is the quality of the water in the place where it is abstracted. It is therefore necessary to monitor and protect the quality of the resource upstream of the…

An ageing and increasingly fragile water network Drinking water networks are becoming increasingly decrepit. As pipes regularly exceed their theoretical lifespan, they are subjected to frequent damage that make them even more vulnerable. Even more so when fire hydrants are not used properly. Hydrants require large flows at very high pressure, and that has an impact on the pipes.   Combating wastage, network breakdown and fraud Fire hydrants are on public roads and are not underground like the rest of the network. Municipalities are responsible for the proper management of fire hydrants and are exposed to the risk of fraud, damage and even accidents in the event of freezing, for example. These hazards can have significant repercussions on the entire drinking water network: water loss, decrease in water quality, weakening of the pipes themselves and even overcharging.   Monitor the activity of your fire hydrants and get information in real time APILINK, our solution for…

A major challenge of the 21st century Ensuring and improving water quality is a major challenge in the 21st century, which the United Nations has taken up with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals which aim to bring peace and prosperity for people and the planet by 2030. Meeting this challenge becomes even more complex during major events such as big sporting competitions, trade fairs and international meetings. Structurally, health risks are present everywhere in drinking water distribution networks for many reasons: ageing pipes, use of chemicals in the industry, accidents and terrorist risks. The large flows required for these major events greatly increase these risks.   Securing major events Today, more than ever, major political, cultural and sporting events must be secured to prevent any risks of health and environmental contamination, whether intentional or not. As a public water network manager (public company or drinking water distributor), you are responsible, alongside…

Ensuring quality water: a major challenge for the 21st century Ensuring and improving water quality is a major challenge in the 21st century, which the United Nations has taken up with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Structurally, health risks are present at every level in a drinking water distribution network: ageing pipes, widespread use of chemicals in the industry, accidents and terrorist risks.   For 42% of French people, water quality is the most worrying environmental issue 996,000 km of drinking water distribution network in France A local health issue for network managers Water is subject to multiple sources of deterioration while being transported that can affect its quality. Public companies or drinking water distributors in charge of public water networks, managers of industrial or commercial areas are responsible for the quality of drinking water throughout its cycle. Monitoring water quality is a health objective of prime importance.   Securing water…