Case Study: Illinois State Water Survey gains near real-time groundwater visibility with Waterly

The Illinois State Water Survey - Customer Case Study

The Illinois State Water Survey, a state agency tasked with managing water supply data, faced the challenge of transitioning from manual, paper-based reporting to a digital system. Their previous methods, which relied on mailed forms and infrequent annual data, made it difficult to analyze critical trends in groundwater usage and aquifer depletion. To solve this, they partnered with Waterly to implement its digital platform for data analytics.

Waterly's solution automated the retrieval of groundwater pumping data, providing near real-time information to the agency. This allowed for more precise monitoring of water levels and risk indicators. As a result, the ISWS gained valuable insights into seasonal usage patterns and peak demand stresses that were previously invisible, significantly improving their ability to forecast water supply lifespans and support sustainability planning for communities across Illinois.

The Illinois State Water Survey

Nick Gornick

Deputy Director - Plant Operations