Manage your drinking water resources efficiently

Periods of drought and the increasing scarcity of resources mean that local authorities have to proactively manage their drinking water supplies. Anticipation is based on several key actions:

✅ Real-time monitoring of water tables: Continuous monitoring enables trends to be identified and drops in levels to be predicted before they become critical.

✅ Optimising the management of water catchments: Careful use of underground resources avoids overpumping and ensures a balanced distribution between uses.

✅ Implementation of predictive tools: By modelling hydrogeological data, it is possible to anticipate crisis scenarios and adopt appropriate measures (restrictions, new water catchments, interconnections, etc.).

With imaGeau, local authorities have real-time indicators and advanced analyses to help them secure their water supply and avoid emergency situations.

The sustainable operation of a water catchment is based on a balance between the quantity abstracted and the capacity to renew the resource.

To achieve this:

✅ Accurately assess natural groundwater recharge: Measure levels and flows to adjust abstractions.
✅ Implement continuous monitoring: Thanks to imaGeau sensors, it is possible to instantly adapt operations to hydrological conditions.
✅ Analyse the impact of water abstraction on the environment: Balanced management helps to preserve associated ecosystems (wetlands, watercourses, etc.).

With imaGeau, local authorities have access to reliable data to help them make sustainable use of their resources and prevent the degradation of groundwater.

Local authorities are facing increasing pressure on water resources due to recurring droughts and changing rainfall patterns. Several strategies are needed:

🔹 Diversification of resources: Develop new water sources and encourage interconnections between networks.
🔹 Dynamic management of abstractions: Adapt the operation of water catchments in real time to avoid overexploiting sensitive water tables.
🔹 Reuse of treated wastewater (REUT): A promising solution for limiting the use of drinking water in certain sectors.
🔹 Resource monitoring and modelling: Anticipating medium- and long-term developments using analysis and prediction tools.

With its advanced monitoring and analysis solutions, imaGeau supports local authorities in the transition to more resilient water management.

At imaGeau, we provide local authorities with real-time monitoring solutions and predictive analyses for intelligent, stress-free water management. Our technology makes it possible to continuously monitor groundwater levels and anticipate crises before they occur.

Our added value:

✔ A preventive approach – Avoid shortages thanks to anticipation based on accurate data.
✔ Advanced technology – Our sensors and digital models offer a detailed view of how groundwater behaves.
✔ Expert support – Our hydrogeologists translate data into concrete action to optimise water management.

With imaGeau, local authorities can move from reactive to predictive management, with greater control over their water resources and greater resilience in the face of climatic hazards.

Groundwater resources are exposed to various forms of pollution that compromise their quality and use. Among the most common:

🔴 Nitrates and pesticides: Resulting from intensive farming, they degrade the quality of drinking water and require costly treatment.
🔴 Hydrocarbons and solvents: Industrial pollution that can have a lasting impact on groundwater.
🔴 Domestic discharges and poorly treated wastewater: Poor management of non-collective sanitation can lead to bacteriological contamination.

➡ Solutions : Regular monitoring of water tables enables pollution to be detected quickly and corrective action to be taken. With its intelligent sensors and monitoring platform, imaGeau helps local authorities gain a better understanding of pollution trends and strengthen the protection of their water catchments.

Local authorities are responsible for collecting, treating and discharging wastewater in compliance with environmental standards.

📌 Collective sanitation obligation : Local authorities must set up a collective sanitation network in densely populated areas and ensure that it operates properly.
📌 Non-collective sanitation (ANC): In areas not connected to the network, they must control individual installations to prevent diffuse pollution.
📌 Discharge standards: Wastewater treatment plants must comply with quality thresholds set by regulations (WFD, European standards, etc.). Regular monitoring is mandatory.
📌 Planning and monitoring: Local authorities must draw up a sanitation zoning plan and ensure that installations comply with regulations via the Service Public d’Assainissement Non Collectif (SPANC).

imaGeau helps local authorities optimise their wastewater management by integrating innovative solutions for real-time monitoring and reducing environmental impact.

Technological advances offer local authorities new solutions for better water management:

📡 Real-time monitoring with connected sensors: Continuously measure groundwater levels and quality to detect anomalies before they become critical.
🧠 Predictive modelling and artificial intelligence: Anticipating trends and adjusting water management strategies.
📊 Integrated management platforms : Centralising all data and facilitating decision-making.

With its innovative solutions, imaGeau helps local authorities to move from reactive to anticipatory management, thereby reducing the costs and risks associated with water resources.

A hydrogeological study is essential in several cases:

➡ When creating or extending a drinking water catchment: Make sure that the resource is sufficient, can be used sustainably and is protected from pollution.
➡ Before any urban development project impacting water resources: Business parks, housing estates, infrastructures… all projects requiring an assessment of their impact on groundwater.
➡ In the event of groundwater pollution problems: Identify the source of the contamination, define protective measures and restore water quality.
➡ To prevent the risks associated with droughts and floods: A better understanding of the subsoil makes it possible to adapt water management and anticipate crises.
At imaGeau, we support local authorities at every stage in the sustainable and controlled use of their water resources.

👉 Recognised expertise in hydrogeology: Over 15 years of supporting local authorities in monitoring water tables and optimising water catchments.
👉 Cutting-edge technologies: Smart sensors, analysis platforms, advanced modelling… for more effective management.
👉 A proactive and predictive approach: Anticipate crises rather than suffer them.
Customised support: Diagnosis, advice and training for optimised resource management.

Would you like to strengthen your water management strategy? Contact us for a personalised study.

Local authorities are responsible for guaranteeing a safe and sustainable supply of drinking water. By monitoring groundwater levels, they can anticipate drops, optimise resource management and prevent the risk of pollution. With climate change and increasing periods of drought, proactive management is essential to avoid restrictions on use and ensure a balanced distribution between all users (agriculture, industry, private individuals). A well-monitored water table means a better protected resource and more efficient water management.

Urban development is profoundly altering the natural water cycle, with soil sealing, reduced infiltration, increased water abstraction, etc. Poor management can lead to :

🚨 Local shortages: An overexploited water table will no longer recharge properly.
🚨 Land subsidence: Falling water levels can cause the ground to settle and damage infrastructure.
🚨 Risks of contamination : Faulty sewage systems can have an impact on underground resources.

Continuous monitoring of water tables enables local authorities to anticipate these risks and adapt their planning policies. Thanks to its intelligent sensors and expertise in hydrogeology, imaGeau offers a clear, real-time view of how water resources are evolving.