OptiGuard AI

Water is essential for life, yet poor management threatens its sustainability. In Australia, nearly a billion dollars are lost each year due to pipe leakages alone, with costs ultimately passed to consumers. At the same time, wastewater management remains inefficient, missing opportunities for recovery and reuse, which further stresses limited supplies.

At OptiGuard AI, we are building an intelligent system to detect infrastructure faults – such as leaks and bursts – early and to help communities better manage both water use and wastewater. Our goal is simple: protect our most precious resource. With insights from real users and utilities, we aim to make every drop count – today and into the future.

Want to learn more or chat with the team? Reach out to OptiGuard AI’s team leader, Indu Bala via indu.bala@adelaide.edu.au.

If you would like an introduction – we’re here to help! Contact the ON team via on@csiro.au.