InfoWater
Civil engineering design software
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What is InfoWater
InfoWater is a water distribution modeling and analysis application used to plan, design, and operate potable water networks. It supports hydraulic simulation, water quality analysis, and scenario evaluation for tasks such as master planning, fire flow assessment, and system optimization. The product is commonly deployed by water utilities and engineering consultants and is typically used in conjunction with GIS and asset/network data sources. It is offered as a desktop modeling environment with integrations that depend on the specific InfoWater product edition and deployment.
Water network hydraulic modeling
InfoWater focuses on hydraulic simulation workflows for pressurized water distribution systems, including demand allocation, pressure/flow analysis, and operational scenario testing. These capabilities align with common utility planning and engineering studies such as fire flow, pump and valve operations, and system capacity checks. The product’s feature set is oriented around water network engineering rather than general-purpose drafting.
Water quality and tracing tools
The platform includes water quality modeling functions used for constituent tracking, source tracing, and evaluating operational impacts on water age and residuals. These tools support engineering studies that go beyond steady-state hydraulics, such as evaluating flushing strategies and operational changes. This can reduce reliance on separate specialty tools for quality-related analyses.
Scenario and alternative evaluation
InfoWater supports comparing alternatives through scenario management for planning and operational what-if analysis. Teams can evaluate capital improvement options, operational settings, and demand growth assumptions within a consistent model structure. This is useful for master planning and for documenting engineering decisions across multiple study cases.
Not a full CAD platform
Although it is used alongside CAD/GIS data, InfoWater’s core purpose is network modeling rather than producing construction drawings. Organizations that need detailed civil drafting, corridor modeling, or plan production typically require separate CAD-focused tools. This can add integration and data handoff steps between design and modeling teams.
Integration varies by edition
InfoWater is sold in multiple editions (commonly associated with different host environments), and available integrations can differ depending on the edition and licensing. This can complicate standardization across an organization if different groups use different environments. Buyers often need to validate the exact connectors and workflows supported in the specific edition they plan to deploy.
Model build requires clean data
Effective hydraulic and water quality analysis depends on accurate network topology, asset attributes, and demand data. Utilities with incomplete GIS/asset records or inconsistent operational data may face significant effort to calibrate and maintain models. Ongoing governance is typically required to keep the model aligned with system changes.
Plan & Pricing
Subscription (tiered) — public pricing not published on product pages
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | Price not published on Autodesk product/buy pages (not visible publicly) | Autodesk subscription; 15-day return policy for monthly subscriptions; requires ArcGIS Pro; buy flow or contact required to view price. |
| Annual subscription | Price not published on Autodesk product/buy pages (not visible publicly) | Save with annual subscriptions; 30-day money-back guarantee on annual subscriptions; requires ArcGIS Pro; contact sales or sign in to view pricing. |
Usage-based (Autodesk Flex - pay-as-you-go)
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (Autodesk Flex tokens) Free tier/trial: Not applicable on Flex rate sheet Example costs: InfoWater Pro — 42 tokens — Estimated cost $126/day (Autodesk Flex rate sheet, US estimate) Discount options: Not listed on the Flex rate sheet (volume/commitment discounts not specified publicly).
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Autodesk, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
1982
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