City of Austin Gains Greater Efficiency and Operational Flexibility by Implementing Integrated Catchment Management Solution
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Broomfield, Colorado, USA, April 30, 2013 — Innovyze, a leading global innovator of business analytics software and technologies for wet infrastructure, today announced that the City of Austin, Texas, Watershed Protection Department has implemented industry-leading InfoWorks ICM. The cutting-edge integrated catchment management solution gives Austin expanded power in improving drainage, minimizing the impact of flooding and water pollution and protecting the environment and public health at maximum cost savings.
Austin is the fourth largest city in Texas and the thirteenth largest city in the United States. Recently ranked #1 on Forbes list of America’s Fastest Growing Cities, it is home to the headquarters of Fortune 500 companies and the main campus of the University of Texas. The Watershed Protection Department is focused on reducing the impact of flood, erosion and water pollution on the city in addition to managing its creeks, drainage systems and water quality programs. InfoWorks ICM is uniquely suited to this multifaceted task. Its hallmark is its ability to dynamically integrate one-dimensional (1D) hydrodynamic simulation of flows in rivers, open channels and pipe networks and two-dimensional (2D) hydrodynamic simulation of surface flooding in the urban environment and river floodplain. This revolutionary software provides a powerful solution for simultaneously modeling below-ground and above-ground elements of catchments to accurately represent all flow paths and improve understanding of processes occurring in the holistic environment. It also takes into account interactions of natural and man-made environments, and effectively simulates the water quality impact of polluting runoff and effluent from urban areas. Such advanced capabilities greatly enhance the ability of water organizations like Austin’s to predict flood risks; support cost-effective drainage design and management; develop online urban flooding forecasts; conceive and evaluate sound and reliable urban catchment strategies such as storm sewer separation, active real-time control and provision of adequate additional storage; and improve the operation of any drainage system. “Water utilities worldwide rely on Innovyze’s smart water modeling solutions to better manage drainage systems, protect public health and safeguard our waterways,” said J. Erick Heath, P.E., Innovyze Vice President and Director of Americas Operations. “By upgrading to InfoWorks ICM, the City of Austin has gained the ability to accurately represent and model all flow paths and better manage flooding and improve drainage and water quality. We are excited to support this dynamic metropolis in meeting its business goals and optimizing its planning and operation activities.” |
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Innovyze is a leading global provider of wet infrastructure business analytics software solutions designed to meet the technological needs of water and wastewater utilities, government industries, and engineering organizations worldwide. Its clients include the majority of the largest UK, Australasia and North American cities, foremost utilities on all five continents, and ENR top-rated design firms. With unparalleled expertise and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the Innovyze connected portfolio of best-in-class product lines empowers thousands of engineers to competitively plan, manage, design, protect, operate and sustain highly efficient and reliable infrastructure systems, and provides an enduring platform for customer success. For more information, call Innovyze at +1 626-568-6868, or visit www.innovyze.com. |