The Metropolis of Nice is implementing a hypervision platform, based on Xylem Vue technology, to increase efficiency, sustainability, and resilience by providing a real-time view of the network.
Challenge
The French region of Côte d’Azur was facing repeated drought alerts and up to 50% water loss from leaking pipes. In this context, implementing a digital water network was essential to reduce the cost of drought resilience and energy use, prevent leaks, and detect them in real time. Eau d’Azur’s ultimate goal was to build a water-secure future for over 500,000 residents.
Solution
The Metropolis of Nice is implementing a hypervision platform, based on the Xylem Vue technology, to increase efficiency, sustainability, and resilience by providing a unified, real-time view of the water network. The project will transform 3,000 kilometers of infrastructure across the Côte d’Azur into an AI-enabled model of future-ready water management.
At the heart of the network is a digital water management system that integrates thousands of data points from sensors and smart meters into a modular, interoperable platform. The system, Xylem Vue, gives operators real-time insights to detect faults, anticipate disruptions, develop predictive maintenance, and respond faster to issues such as equipment failures and sudden demand spikes.
The artificial intelligence (AI) applications within the platform aim to forecast water demand and availability, optimize withdrawal and treatment, and support faster, data-driven decisions. A chatbot interface will simplify complex data into actionable guidance for operators, making the system smarter and more accessible.
Outcomes
The project will create France’s first smart water network, setting a national blueprint for smart, sustainable water systems. It leverages digital innovation to transform daily operations and strengthen communities’ resilience in tackling future water challenges, thus supporting broader climate goals in the country.
The hypervision platform provides real-time monitoring of nearly 3,000 kilometers of network to reduce water losses, cut energy use, and secure a reliable water supply. Thanks to this project, residents will experience fewer service interruptions, faster repairs, and smarter conservation alerts during water-scarce periods.
The three-year “Act and Innovate for Water” project has received a grant of €4 million from France’s environment agency ADEME under the Plan France 2030. It is the result of the partnership between Eau d’Azur, the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis’ water and sanitation service, Xylem and the University of Côte d’Azur.