Computer-aided rehabilitation of water networks (CARE-W)

The project CARE-W presented in this paper deals with the public water supply networks and their problems of ageing such as structural failures, hydraulic insufficiencies, leakage, deteriorating water quality and increasing maintenance cost that impact on an urban environment. The ultimate goal of the project is to develop a suite of tools, which provide the most cost-efficient system of maintenance and repair of water distribution networks, with the aim to guarantee a security of water supply that meets social, health, economic and environmental requirements. The paper comprises a description of the project work-packages, which include: . CARE-W is aimed at utilities for water supply systems, operating companies, local authorities, financial institutions and national regulators. It is supported by the European Commission under the fifth framework programme.