Significant contract award with SEDIF, the biggest public water utility in France that oversees 8,000 kilometers of infrastructure in the Paris area.
The acoustic sensor from Aganova will evaluate the state of the pipeline, find concealed leaks, and provide an early warning of structural irregularities.
In a thorough tender review, Nautilus fared better than rival technologies, showcasing its superior diagnostic capabilities.
France, June 25, 2025. Aganova, a Spanish environmental services business, has inked a five-year agreement with Syndicat des Eaux d’Île-de-France (SEDIF) to use its cutting-edge Nautilus sound sensors to deliver diagnostic services throughout the 8,000 km water distribution network in the Paris region.
With its Nautilus technology earning the top score in a thorough review that considered technical performance as 70% of the final decision, Aganova defeated many foreign rivals to win the coveted five-year contract.
The deal states that Aganova will inspect the water distribution network in the Paris region, including about 800 km of vital big diameter (>300mm) feeder pipes that deliver water to important distribution locations. Since many of these feeder pipes were put in between 1960 and 1990, not much information has been published on their current state. In order for SEDIF to prioritize and focus on the areas that require care, Aganova will use its Nautilus technology to examine and evaluate feeder pipes over their whole length in order to promptly identify those that require renewal.
“This is a significant milestone for Aganova,” stated Marcos Barrera Parrilla, COO of Aganova. We are happy to be collaborating with SEDIF, one of the biggest public water systems in Europe and the largest in France. This infrastructure assessment’s scope demonstrates how our system can deliver the exact condition data utilities require to make well-informed investment decisions and avoid expensive failures.
Reducing the volume lost is one way to address the rising levels of water stress in the Paris region, even though the rate of water loss through leakage is lower than the French or global average. After severe water use restrictions in 2018 and record supply deficits in 2022, the OECD projects that the region is more at danger of experiencing a major drought episode. A combination of rising demand, falling average soil moisture, and rising average temperatures pose this concern.
According to Delphine Alrivie, Network Asset Management Project Manager at Cheffe de Projet Gestion Patrimoniale Réseau, “We’re dedicated to upholding the highest standards for our water infrastructure serving the Paris region.” Our ongoing investment in state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, which helps us optimize our network management and make data-driven investment decisions, is reflected in this cooperation with Aganova. Through accurate condition assessment, Nautilus technology’s sophisticated capabilities will enable us to provide our clients with even greater value.
Under normal operating conditions, Nautilus uses passive acoustic technology and is made to move with the water’s flow via huge pipes, such trunk mains, without causing supply interruptions. Its sensor is connected to software that provides consumers with real-time data and a continuous evaluation of pipe problems. These may disclose:
leaks that are invisible from the exterior.
air pockets, or accumulations of air.
Source : Aganova
