8 a.m. at the water utility company: a customer calls to report that their standpipe is not functioning. The Excel spreadsheet does not provide any information about which specific device is affected. The list of available standpipes cannot be located. Does this sound familiar? For many waterworks, standpipe management is a predictable source of chaos. While many processes in water supply have already been digitised, standpipe management is often still done on paper, with Excel lists or outdated databases – error-prone, laborious and time-consuming.
When renting out mobile standpipes that provide access to the drinking water network, it is particularly important to be able to track the location of the pipes. However, without a digital software solution, this remains a risky and organisationally challenging task.
Why digital standpipe management is not a luxury, but a necessity.
Waterworks regularly lend standpipes with integrated water meters for temporary water extraction from the supply network. Standpipes are used in many areas, for example in agriculture, on construction sites or at events, to supply catering facilities and mobile sanitary facilities with drinking water.
A seemingly straightforward process – but when managing 70, 100 or more standpipes, it is easy to lose track. As a water supplier, you should always know and document:
- Where is each standpipe currently in use?
- Who borrowed it and when?
- When will it be returned?
- Have the return and meter reading been recorded correctly?
- How many devices are currently available for rental?
- When was the device last cleaned, and is its hygienic condition documented?
What modern waterworks really need, therefore, is a digital and mobile software solution that reliably maps all processes in standpipe management – from issuance and use to return and maintenance.
What our software solution does for standpipe management
With the Iptor multiflex software solution, you get specialised, fully integrated software that is tailored precisely to the needs of water utilities. The advantages include:
✓ Real-time overview – Make an inventory of your standpipes and you will be able to see:
- which standpipes are in use where
- when they will be returned and
- how many standpipes are currently still available for rental.
✓ Automated lending and return processes – By digitising your standpipe management you:
- eliminate manual list maintenance
- can centrally record important data such as meter readings, device status and return times.
- and automate processes such as issuing and returning loan equipment, as well as billing and verification.
✓ Quality control – With the help of the quality management module, you can record important data for the hygienic control of your devices, such as:
- the meter reading before and after flushing
- which disinfectant was used
- the time of cleaning, as well as
- the expiry date of the water meters.
Conclusion: Now is the right time to rethink things.
Water suppliers bear responsibility – for water quality, safety in the supply network and, last but not least, for the smooth running of day-to-day business. As hygiene and documentation requirements continue to grow, it is becoming increasingly difficult to fulfil these responsibilities using manual processes. Paper lists and Excel files may work in the short term, but they are not sustainable. With Iptor multiflex, you can create the digital basis for modern, secure water meter management – perfectly tailored to your needs.
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Would you like to see how easy it is to digitise standpipe management in your company? Book a non-binding consultation now, our team of experts will be happy to show you how our software can help you reduce time, costs and risks in standpipe management.
