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CASE STUDIES

This compendium of selected case studies exemplifies activities and experiences using integrated systems and approaches to water and energy. The case studies cover different world regions and different integrated technological systems designed and implemented for different purposes and objectives. Some of them represent innovative approaches and systems that still are being demonstrated but have potential for future use. Others provide enhancements and added efficiencies that support more effective management of water and energy resources following an integrated approach. The case studies illustrate how synergies can be realized taking into consideration the strong interdependence that exists between water and energy. Some of these projects and experiences provide opportunities to accelerate global climate change objectives and to tackle the critical issues of access and reliability, especially for the effective planning and response to emergency situations and world crises such as pandemics.

Location: Spain

Management, Conservation and Operation Model for the Supply Network of a Large Metropolitan Area. Case Study Community of Madrid

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Recommendations on the Implementation of Simulation and Optimisation Models of Water Resources Management in Water Management Systems for Hydrological Planning and the Development of Drought Management Plans

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Location: Spain

Good Practices in Urban Drainage Planning

This case study presents good practices on how to develop urban drainage network projects (sewage and rainwater drainage) to determine what aspects need to be considered based on the experience of Canal de Isabel II S.A.M.P. in the Madrid Region. The conditioning factors that affect the design of the networks, as well as the problems in their operation and ways of resolving them, are described.

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Location: Spain

Management of NRW at Canal de Isabel II - A Case Study

Reducing Non-revenue water (NRW) is a complex issue that requires many coordinated actions. Canal de Isabel II has been reducing its NRW by applying an integrated approach that deals with every component of NRW at DMA level, which has led to a reduction of 30% over the last decade. To achieve this goal, a comprehensive set of performance indicators were required in order to determine actions to be taken at DMA level as well as assessing their performance. Such actions provide for a cycle of continuous improvement.

This case study sets out to showcase this set of indicators and how they have been instrumental in bringing about tangible results.

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Location: Spain

New Case Study by CANAL: Advance Measurement of Water Consumption, January 2024

Canal De Isabel II produced a case study on how the measurement of water consumption is an essential element for the proper management of the resource. It is especially relevant in countries with water scarcity, but it undoubtedly brings clear benefits in those that do not have drought problems. In supplies that lack measurement of the consumption made by users, one of the best practices to gain efficiency in management is the installation of water meters

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