INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
EkoSource specialises in developing information management systems (IMS) which assist with the operational planning and management of water infrastructure. These services have been shown to reduce losses and improve delivery on systems where they have been implemented. These services include:
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Near real-time reservoir release management systems for low flow optimisation
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Near real-time release optimisation, flow management and compliance auditing
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Water ordering, release optimisation and water use auditing
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Near real-time flood forecasting and management services
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Water resources information management systems
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Integrated Decisions Support Systems
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Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard
City of Cape Town Decision Support System
Development of a Decision Support System for the Bulk Water Division of City of Cape Town. This involved the setup of numerous water distribution system models, development of data capture systems which included their bulk water treatment facilities, as well as plant operators, and technicians. A set of management dashboards has been developed to enable management to effectively understand and engage with the system.
Client
South Africa
Duration
City of Cape Town
South Africa
2019 - Present
SANSA Satellite Dams Calculator
The National Water Quantity (NWQ) information provided to the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is generated using pre-existing data modelling procedures developed and operationalized jointly by GEOTERRAIMAGE SA (www.geoterraimage.com) and EKOSOURCE (www.ekosource.co.za) . The application of these new technology developments has resulted in a new product being developed which enables the estimation of dam volumes at a quaternary catchment level. These include the assessment of the volume of all small dams and medium dams that are not monitored by DWS on a continuous basis.
Client
South Africa
Duration
South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
South Africa
2019 -2022
Umgeni WRM Software Update and Maintenance
Continued support for the Umgeni Water Water Resource Management System, update and maintenance of the system.
Client
South Africa
Duration
Umgeni Water
South Africa
2021 - 2022
Inkomati - Usuthu CMA Technical Support
Provide specialized software support for DHI Mike customized software package subscription and maintenance on short term decision support system (DSS) Model upgrade and improvement on an as required basis for the period of one years.
Client
South Africa
Duration
Inkomati - Usuthu CMA
South Africa
2021 - 2022
Implementation Support Consultancy for Water Resources Planning and Management for the Kenya Ministry of Water and Irrigation
Development of water resource Information Management system using MIKE INFO platform for the Water Resource Authority. The system allows data capturing, data analysis and information dissemination to stakeholders and public. The system was deployed in the 26 sub-region, 6 region offices and WRA headquarter.
Client
Kenya
Duration
World Bank, Kenya Water Resource Authority
Kenya
2018 - 2019
Upgrade of Umgeni WRMDSS
Convert the Umgeni Water Resources Management Decision Support System from an outdated database structure and outdated front end Graphical User Interface to a new system with better database structure, updated user controls and updated user interface.
Client
South Africa
Duration
Umngeni Water
South Africa
2021
Zambezi Water Resources Information System (ZAMWIS) Enhancement 3: Hydro-meteorological Database and Decision Support System
Main project features: The ZAMWIS-DSS project includes three main components: 1) The upgrade of the ZAMWIS Database, 2) The design and development of the ZAMWIS DSS, 3) Capacity building of the ZAMWIS-DSS
Client
Zambia
Duration
Sub consulted to DHI: Main client ZAMCOM
Zambia
2017 - 2019
Provision of technical and maintenance support for the real time operational for IUCMA.
Development of an integrated system which enabled the collection of information from various data sources. This information is processed and presented in formats that will help decision makers. The system is able to integrate, and quality check data then publish the information onto the internet to inform the public and help decision makers.
Client
South Africa
Duration
Inkomati Usuthu Catchment Management Agency
South Africa
2015 - 2019
Provision of technical and maintenance support for the real time operational for IUCMA
Development of an integrated system which enabled the collection of information from various data sources. This information is processed and presented in formats that will help decision makers. The system is able to integrate, and quality check data then publish the information onto the internet to inform the public and help decision makers.
Client
South Africa
Duration
Inkomati Usuthu Catchment Management Agency
South Africa
2015 - 2019
Shire River Basin Institutional Planning and DSS Support Consultancy, Malawi
Water Resources Management Consultancy in support of institutional establishment in Shire River Basin: Configuration of base case MIKE Hydro Basin model to be used in scenario analysis for water resources development scenarios
Client
Malawi
Duration
World Bank (Subcontracted to NIRAS)
Malawi
2015 - 2016
National Integrated Water Information System (NIWIS)
Established the National Integrated Water Information System to provide universal accessibility to required data and information for decision makers, and other stakeholders. By integrating existing diverse data sources, the project aimed at putting user-oriented reporting and analysis tools in the hands of the users.
Client
South Africa
Duration
Department Water and Sanitation: Information Systems
South Africa
2013 - 2018
Inkomati CMA Continued Support and Maintenance for the Real Time DSS
The further development and maintenance of the InKomati Catchment Decision Support System. The system runs in an automatically, coupling water quality, quantity and other measured information such as rainfall and water user into a combined modelling framework to optimise releases down the system.
Client
South Africa
Duration
Inkomati Catchment Management Agency
South Africa
2013 - 2013