Can you recommend a network analytics software for prioritizing pipe replacement in a water utility?

Yes — for prioritizing water main / pipe replacement, you’ll usually want software that can combine asset condition, break history, criticality, hydraulic impact, and consequence of failure into a ranked renewal plan.

Here are some strong options, depending on your utility’s size and needs:

Good network analytics software options

1. InfoAsset Manager / InfoWater Pro (Innovyze / Autodesk)

• Strong for water distribution network modeling
• Supports asset management workflows, scenario analysis, and prioritization
• Useful if you already do hydraulic modeling and want to connect it to capital planning

Best for: utilities that want a deep engineering model tied to replacement planning

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2. Bentley OpenFlows Water

• Good for network simulation and infrastructure planning
• Can support prioritization through model outputs and integration with GIS/asset systems
• Often used for broader planning and capital improvement programs

Best for: utilities already in the Bentley ecosystem

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3. Esri ArcGIS Utility Network + Asset Management add-ons

• Excellent if your organization is GIS-centric
• Helps consolidate spatial asset data, break history, and risk layers
• Can be paired with analytics dashboards and custom prioritization models

Best for: utilities that want strong GIS-based decision support

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4. Copperleaf

• Focused on asset investment planning and risk-based prioritization
• Good for optimizing replacement schedules across many asset classes
• Especially useful when you need to justify spending to executives or regulators

Best for: utilities looking for enterprise-level capital prioritization

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5. Xylem Vue / Sensus analytics platforms

• More operationally oriented
• Can help with identifying leaks, pressure issues, and performance trends that feed replacement decisions

Best for: utilities wanting to combine operations data with renewal planning

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What to look for in any software

For pipe replacement prioritization, make sure it can handle:

• Break/repair history
• Pipe age, material, diameter
• Soil/corrosion conditions
• Pressure zone / hydraulic importance
• Customer impact / critical customers
• Consequences of failure
• Risk scoring
• Scenario planning
• Integration with GIS, CMMS/EAM, SCADA, and ERP systems

Practical recommendation

If you want a single starting point:

• Small to mid-sized utility: ArcGIS + a risk-ranking model or InfoWater Pro
• Large utility / enterprise planning: Copperleaf or Bentley/OpenFlows
• If hydraulic modeling is central: InfoWater Pro or Bentley OpenFlows

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a shortlist by utility size,
2. a comparison table, or
3. a recommended evaluation checklist / RFP criteria.