InfoSWMM
Civil engineering design software
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What is InfoSWMM
InfoSWMM is a hydraulic and hydrologic modeling application used to plan, design, and analyze stormwater and wastewater collection systems. It supports tasks such as capacity assessment, system master planning, and evaluation of operational scenarios for municipal and utility networks. The product combines a GIS-style network model with simulation engines derived from EPA SWMM to run rainfall-runoff and hydraulic routing analyses. It is typically used by civil engineers, water resources engineers, and utility modelers who need scenario comparison and reporting for drainage and sewer networks.
Integrated SWMM-based simulation
InfoSWMM uses an EPA SWMM-derived engine for rainfall-runoff and hydraulic routing, which aligns with common industry modeling practices for urban drainage. It supports typical stormwater and sanitary sewer workflows such as design storms, continuous simulation, and system capacity checks. This makes it suitable for engineering studies where traceable modeling assumptions and repeatable runs matter.
Network-centric data management
The product organizes pipes, nodes, catchments, and control elements in a connected network model that supports editing, validation, and scenario management. It provides tools to manage attributes, run comparisons, and generate outputs tied to specific alternatives. This helps teams maintain multiple planning and design cases without duplicating entire models.
Engineering outputs and reporting
InfoSWMM produces hydraulic and hydrologic results that can be reviewed through maps, profiles, time series, and tabular reports. It supports exporting results and model data for documentation and downstream use in engineering deliverables. These capabilities reduce the need to rely on external tools for basic result interpretation and stakeholder reporting.
Not a general CAD platform
Although it can be used alongside CAD/GIS workflows, InfoSWMM is primarily a modeling environment rather than a full drafting and detailing system. Users typically still need separate CAD tools for plan production, corridor/road design, and construction documentation. This can add integration steps when moving from analysis to detailed design deliverables.
Learning curve for calibration
Effective use requires understanding hydrology/hydraulics concepts, parameter selection, and calibration/validation practices. Model setup quality strongly affects results, and inexperienced users can misinterpret outputs without established QA/QC processes. Teams often need internal standards and training to produce consistent studies.
Integration depends on ecosystem
Data exchange with GIS, asset systems, and other engineering tools can require careful schema mapping and workflow configuration. Organizations may need to standardize naming, coordinate systems, and attribute structures to avoid rework. Integration effort varies by existing data quality and the broader software stack.
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Autodesk, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
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