Use cases

Wastewater infrastructure project management and geospatial data quality

Managing works across wastewater and stormwater networks is essential to ensuring both the long-term performance of infrastructure and the reliability of the geospatial data used to operate and maintain it.

Whether the project involves new construction, network rehabilitation or maintenance activities, field operations generate critical information that must be accurately captured, validated and integrated into operational systems.

Dotic's software solutions and mobile applications help organisations collect, verify and improve the quality of geospatial asset data throughout the project lifecycle. By connecting field operations, GIS and asset management workflows, they ensure that network information remains accurate, up to date and ready to support the efficient operation of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

Wastewater and stormwater networks operate according to specific hydraulic principles, often based on gravity flow, requiring an accurate understanding of key assets such as manholes, pipelines, service connections, outfalls and stormwater control structures.

In practice, however, these networks are often only partially documented. Asset records may be outdated, plans incomplete, and significant discrepancies can exist between GIS data and actual field conditions.

Implementing a structured approach to project monitoring helps organisations improve their knowledge of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, reduce operational risks and ensure that asset information remains accurate and reliable.

By connecting field data collection, GIS workflows and data quality processes, utilities can build a more complete and trustworthy representation of their networks, supporting more effective operations, maintenance and long-term asset management.

Challenges specific to wastewater and stormwater networks

Wastewater and stormwater networks present unique operational and data management challenges compared with many other types of infrastructure.

These networks depend on the correct hydraulic functioning of interconnected assets, where the position, elevation and connectivity of each component can directly affect overall network performance.

Project teams must therefore manage a wide range of challenges, including:

maintaining accurate records of underground assets
verifying network connectivity and flow paths
managing complex stormwater infrastructure
ensuring that delivered asset data reflects actual field conditions
coordinating information between contractors, survey teams and network operators

Any discrepancy between field reality and asset records can affect maintenance activities, hydraulic analysis and future intervention planning.

By structuring project monitoring activities and maintaining a continuous link between field operations and GIS systems, organisations can improve network visibility, strengthen data reliability and support more effective wastewater infrastructure management.

Surveying and documenting wastewater assets in the field

Accurate project monitoring begins with a clear understanding of the infrastructure deployed in the field.

Across wastewater and stormwater networks, this often involves surveying and documenting assets such as:

manholes and inspection chambers
sewer pipelines and drainage collectors
service connections
outfalls, gullies and stormwater drainage structures
hydraulic control and regulation assets

With Dotic’s solutions:

field teams collect and update asset information directly through the ConnectField mobile application
assets are accurately geolocated and linked to existing network records
observations, photographs and technical attributes are recorded during field visits
collected information is immediately structured and ready for integration into GIS workflows

This approach helps organisations maintain an accurate representation of their wastewater infrastructure, improve data quality and ensure that project decisions are based on reliable field information.

Integrating wastewater and stormwater inspection data

Inspection and survey activities generate valuable information that must be integrated into GIS and asset management systems to support the long-term operation of wastewater and stormwater networks.

With Dotic’s solutions:

data collected during inspections is synchronised automatically from ConnectField
field observations are linked directly to the corresponding network assets
inspection results can be visualised and analysed within ConnectServices
asset records are updated using verified field information

By integrating inspection data into a centralised geospatial environment, organisations can maintain an accurate and up-to-date view of their infrastructure.

This continuous flow of information improves data quality, strengthens network knowledge and helps ensure that operational decisions are based on reliable and current asset information.

Centralising geospatial data and visualising wastewater networks

Effective project monitoring depends on having access to a shared and up-to-date view of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

With Dotic’s solutions:

geospatial data collected in the field is centralised within ConnectServices
wastewater and stormwater assets are visualised through an interactive GIS environment
teams can access accurate network information from a single platform
field observations, inspection results and project updates are linked directly to network assets

This centralised approach provides a clearer understanding of infrastructure conditions, project progress and data quality across the network.

By combining field data collection with GIS-based visualisation, organisations can improve collaboration between teams, strengthen decision-making and maintain a reliable representation of their wastewater and stormwater assets throughout the project lifecycle.

Controlling the quality of wastewater infrastructure data

Reliable wastewater network management depends on the quality, consistency and accuracy of the underlying asset data.

Throughout construction, inspection and rehabilitation projects, new information is continuously collected and integrated into operational systems. Ensuring the quality of this data is essential to maintaining a trustworthy representation of the network.

With Dotic’s solutions:

asset data can be validated automatically through ConnectControl
inconsistencies, missing information and structural issues are identified systematically
data quality rules help verify the integrity and coherence of network information
quality control reports provide clear visibility of identified issues and required corrective actions

The results can be visualised and analysed within ConnectServices, allowing teams to locate data quality issues directly on network maps and assess their operational impact.

By combining automated validation, GIS analysis and field verification, organisations can improve the reliability of wastewater and stormwater asset information, reduce operational risks and maintain greater confidence in the data used to manage their infrastructure.

Managing issues and preventing network failures

Identifying and addressing issues early is essential to maintaining the performance and reliability of wastewater and stormwater networks.

During construction, inspection and maintenance activities, a wide range of anomalies may be detected, including:

asset defects and construction issues
network connectivity inconsistencies
hydraulic performance problems
missing or inaccurate asset information
discrepancies between GIS records and field conditions

If left unresolved, these issues can increase operational risks, affect network performance and lead to more costly interventions in the future.

With Dotic’s solutions:

anomalies identified in the field or through data quality controls are centralised within ConnectServices
issues can be geolocated and linked directly to the affected assets
teams can assess severity levels and prioritise corrective actions
intervention progress can be monitored throughout the resolution process

This structured approach helps organisations move from reactive issue management to proactive network oversight, reducing the risk of failures and improving the long-term performance of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

Planning interventions based on actual network conditions

Effective intervention planning relies on an accurate and up-to-date understanding of wastewater and stormwater network conditions.

By combining field observations, inspection data and asset information, organisations can make better decisions about where, when and how to intervene.

With Dotic’s solutions:

teams can visualise network assets and identified issues within ConnectServices
intervention priorities can be defined according to asset condition and operational risks
maintenance, rehabilitation and corrective actions can be planned more effectively
field updates help refine priorities as network conditions evolve

This data-driven approach enables organisations to focus resources where they will have the greatest impact, improving operational efficiency while reducing the risk of service disruptions and infrastructure failures.

By linking project monitoring, asset data and field operations, Dotic helps wastewater operators build a more proactive and resilient approach to network management.

Improving wastewater network management and asset knowledge

A structured approach to project monitoring does more than support construction and inspection activities—it also contributes to a better understanding and management of wastewater and stormwater networks over the long term.

By collecting, validating and integrating reliable field information throughout the project lifecycle, organisations can build a more complete and accurate representation of their infrastructure assets.

With Dotic’s solutions:

network knowledge is continuously improved through field data collection and validation
GIS records are kept up to date with verified asset information
operational teams gain greater visibility of infrastructure condition and performance
decision-making is supported by accurate, reliable and geospatially referenced data

This continuous improvement process helps organisations optimise maintenance strategies, prioritise investments and reduce operational risks.

By connecting field operations, GIS and data quality management, Dotic enables wastewater operators to strengthen both their knowledge of network assets and their ability to manage them effectively over time.

An integrated step in the wastewater network management lifecycle

Managing works across wastewater and stormwater networks extends far beyond the monitoring of construction activities.

It creates a continuous link between field observations, asset information and GIS-based operational tools, helping organisations build a more accurate understanding of their infrastructure and improve the long-term management of wastewater and stormwater assets.

By structuring this process and ensuring that field data is collected, validated and integrated effectively, wastewater operators gain greater visibility of their networks, improve operational efficiency and strengthen control over their infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

This integrated approach supports better decision-making, higher-quality asset information and more resilient wastewater network operations.