A multi-purpose decision-support software tool for water distribution and collection systems.

Optimizer is a versatile software that can be used for wastewater, stormwater, distribution, and transmission system projects.

Smarter Planning Starts With Better Decisions.

How effective is your infrastructure spending? Are you balancing short- and long-term service levels?

Find the true potential of your capital and operational investments with Optimizer, a cloud-based platform built to modernize infrastructure planning. Using a holistic approach, Optimizer helps utilities identify optimal strategies across collection and distribution systems.

Designed for wastewater, stormwater, distribution, and transmission projects, Optimizer ensures every plan is evaluated for cost, quality, performance, and environmental impact—producing decisions that stand up to scrutiny.

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Multi-Objective Optimization

Evaluates and balances competing objectives so you can meet performance goals without overspending on infrastructure.

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Transparent, Auditable Planning

Delivers transparent, unbiased decisions that stand up to scrutiny while accounting for the needs of all stakeholders.

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Engineering-Led Intelligence

Incorporates engineering judgment directly into optimization algorithms to maximize solution quality and real-world applicability.

Balance Multiple Objectives.

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By harnessing cloud computing power, Optimizer evaluates hundreds of thousands of scenarios in a fraction of the time required by traditional manual methods. Intelligent algorithms balance cost, hydraulic performance, risk, and community impact to uncover smarter trade-offs and target investments with confidence.

How it works

Water Distribution

  • Hydraulic Model
  • Asset Data
  • Cost Data
  • Demand Scenarios/Forecasts
  • O&M Cost Data

  • New/Replacement Pipe
  • Storage Upgrades
  • Valve Upgrades
  • Pump Upgrades
  • Valve Settings

  • Min/Max Pressure
  • Max Velocity/Head Loss
  • Water Quality
  • Tank Level
  • Leakage
  • Risk

Optimize Water Distribution Performance

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    Water Age & Quality

    Modify operations and optimize system connectivity to improve water quality.

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    Pressure Management

    Reduce leakage losses in your network by reducing operating pressures without compromising the service level for customers.

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    Operational Optimization

    Fine-tune system trigger levels, time controls, and other settings to develop daily operating plans that minimize O&M costs.

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    Resiliency Analysis & Failure Mitigation

    Explore a range of “what if” scenarios to develop capital options that help safeguard a network against a wide range of outage events.

How it works

Wastewater Collection

  • Hydraulic Model
  • Asset Data
  • Cost Data
  • Growth Scenarios/Forecasts
  • O&M Cost Data

  • Inflow Reduction
  • Weir & Sluice Settings
  • RTC
  • Green Infrastructure
  • Conveyance Upgrades
  • Inline & Offline Storage
  • Pump Capacity & Operation

  • Flooding
  • Overflows
  • Freeboard
  • Surcharge
  • Velocity
  • Risk

Optimize Wastewater Collection Systems

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    Flood Reduction

    Identify the most cost-effective flood reduction solutions for a range of protection levels.

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    Operational Optimization

    Reconfigure system trigger levels, time controls, and other Real Time Controls (RTCs) to optimize system performance.

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    Source Control

    Evaluate Green/SuDS/LID/ WSUD and Inflow & Infiltration reduction strategies in combination with traditional grey infrastructure.

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    Overflow Elimination

    Find the most cost-effective solutions that eliminate Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) and Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) to satisfy regulatory requirements.

Versatility in Your System Needs.

Flexible optimization tools that adapt to your planning, renewal, and capital strategy.

Master Planning & Capital Works Optimization

Reduce CAPEX by 20 – 30%+ while maintaining or improving the level of service.

Pipe Replacement & Rehabilitation Planning

Develop renewal plans that maximize risk reduction and address hydraulic deficiencies.

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A wide range of applications

Optimizer can make your system more efficient, reducing workload for niche and tedious tasks while testing and learning to find the most optimal system, specific to your needs.

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See Optimizer in Action

Proven impact for real utilities.

  • Case Studies, Water

    Las Vegas Valley Water District – Mains Renewal & Replacement

    Mains Renewal & Replacement for Las Vegas Valley Water District, NV

    LVVWD uses Optimatics software to manage assets and intelligently plan their pipe replacement and renewal programs by optimizing capital cost, business risk exposure, and hydraulic performance.

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  • Case Studies, Wastewater

    UU Scobell St – SuDS

    Optimising Traditional & SuDS Strategies to Eliminate Flooding United Utilities, UK

    United Utilities (UU) partnered with Optimatics to develop a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) Optimisation process for flood reduction using the Optimizer™ platform.

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  • Case Studies, Wastewater

    Anglian Water – DWMP

    Drainage & Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP)

    Anglian Water is the largest water and water recycling company in England and Wales by geographic area. They work to bring environmental and social prosperity through their commitment to Love Every Drop.

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