CW:CityWater Overview
CityWater is the premier EPANET web application for water distribution management. The intuitive, interactive presentation and access-anywhere convenience of CityWater allows you to unlock the data in your EPANET models and add value to the everyday operations of your distribution system. Plus, the subscription-based pricing means you don't need to pay for expensive software you don't use.
Visualize the distribution of pressure, head, velocity, flow and other important variables on an interactive web map. Present model results anywhere and at a moment's notice using your phone, tablet, or laptop. Look up any network property or model result on the go by accessing CityWater on your phone. Plot how model results like pressure or velocity change change over time and export the plot to an image to share with contractors or place in a report. Enhance your understanding of your network and quickly identify inefficiencies with the conceptual schematic view and analysis tools.
CityWater Advantages
- Convenient subscription-based access
- Works on most operating systems and devices: Windows®, Mac®, Android™, iOS, etc.
- No installation required—only a modern web browser is needed
- Upload any EPANET input file and access it on all devices
- Improve the presentation of EPANET simulation results to non-technical audiences
- Provide instant feedback on the model results using the annotation features
Logging in to CityWater
Any modern web browser can be used to access CityWater. For best experience, use either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari. An account must be created before logging into CityWater. An account is created after purchasing CityWater.
To access your CityWater account:
- Go to the Aquaveo portal at: portal.aquaveo.com.
- Enter your login and password to sign to your CityWater account.
Password Reset
In case you have forgotten your password or need to change your password, do the following:
- If you have forgotten your password, click the Forgot your password option.
- Enter the email belonging to the account to receive an email to reset the password.
Logging Out
When done with a session, it is recommended that you sign out.
- Select the down arrow
next to your account name in the upper right corner. - Select the Log Out command to sign out of your account.
Applications Library
When first signing into the Aquaveo portal, you will see the Apps Library page. This page shows all application connected to the account. CityWater should be listed as an available application. Any other applications you have purchased will be also listed on this page.
Account Profile
In the upper right corner of the Aquaveo Portal, you should see your name or the name of your company. Clicking on this name will take you to the Account Settings page. On this page, the following information is listed:
- The account owner's name
- The account user's name
- The account user name
- The account password (with characters hidden)
- The account owner's email
- Date the account was created
- State of the account
Clicking the Edit button on this page will allow changing any of the above items. This include resetting the account password or deleting the account entirely.
Account Profile Image
The image shown with your user account is provided by the Gravatar service. To change the image,
- Visit https://en.gravatar.com/.
- Create an account with the same email that is associated with your Aquaveo Portal profile
- Upload an image.
Project Page
Your projects will all be displayed on the project page. This page appears first after clicking the CityWater application button.
The project page will list all of your projects by name and show a brief description along with the date the project was created. Clicking on the project name will open the project details for the project. Clicking the Map button will take you to the map page for the project. Clicking the New Project button will let you create a new project.
Create a New Project
New project can only be created using an administrator account. Viewer accounts will not show the New Project button. After clicking the New Project button, you will come to the New Project page. Enter the basic information for the project on this page.
- Name
The name of the new project.
- Description
Allows for a more detailed explanation of the project.
- Organizations
Projects will be accessible to the members of the organizations to which the project is assigned.
- Spatial Reference System
The spatial reference system that was used to define the spatial features of your EPANET project. If you don't know the spatial reference system or no spatial reference system was used to create your EPANET project, then leave it blank. You may want to use spatialref.org to help you identify the appropriate spatial reference system.
The Spatial Reference System field allows partial entries. Once part of a spatial reference system has been entered into the field, CityWater will search for possible spatial reference systems that match the partial entry and present a list of options. Select the spatial reference system you want to use from the list. It may take CityWater a few moments to generate the spatial reference system list based on the partial entry.
- EPANET Input File
Upload the EPANET input file (*.inp) for your project. Click the Browse button to bring up an Open dialog to located and upload the input file. If you have a NET file, it can be converted to an INP file using EPANET.
Edit Project
The project details can be edited using an administrator account. Change the details of the project by doing the following:
- Click on the Projects link in the menu on the left.
- Select the project name to go to the Project Details page.
- Under Actions, select the Edit button to open the Edit Project page.
The project Name, Description, Organization, and Spatial Reference System can be edited. The EPANET Input File cannot be edited.
Delete Project
When a project is no longer needed, an administrator can delete a project from the list of projects. Deleting a project is permanent. Deleted projects cannot be recovered. Delete a project by:
- Go to the Project Details.
- Click on the Delete button under the Actions list.
- Confirm the deletion to remove the project.
User Management
For accounts with administrative access, the User Accounts page can be used to create and edit accounts as well as control which accounts can access each project. See CityWater User Management
Project Details
The Project Details page displays several tabs with information about the project. See CityWater Project Details.
Project Map
The Map page displays an aerial map of the project area with the pipe network overlaying the area. See CityWater Project Map.
Project Schematic
The Schematic page provides a simplified visualization of the conceptual zones and provides a high level overview of the most important elements in the model. See CityWater Project Schematic.
