Romania enters a new phase: efficient water infrastructure management is becoming an investment priority.

Romania’s water and wastewater infrastructure is entering a new phase. After years in which network expansion was the main priority, the focus is increasingly shifting towards the efficient management of existing assets and the responsible allocation of investment.

According to ANRSC’s 2025 performance analysis report on water utilities, investment needs over the next 15 years exceed €30 billion, with more than half of this amount earmarked for the rehabilitation and modernisation of existing infrastructure.

The same report highlights a critical challenge: investment decisions must be supported by continuous monitoring and objective data on asset condition. Most utilities already hold information about their assets, maintenance activities, inspections, costs and failures, but it is often scattered across different applications and databases. Without a consolidated view of the infrastructure, analysis becomes difficult, while prioritising interventions and investment requires significant time and resources.

A platform that turns technical data into informed decisions and well-founded investment plans

In response to this need, Adrem is launching an Asset Management software solution developed specifically for water and wastewater utilities. The platform brings together asset information, intervention history, risk assessments, maintenance and investment planning within a single digital ecosystem, providing a comprehensive view of infrastructure throughout its entire lifecycle.

More than an asset-recording application, Adrem’s solution serves as a decision-support tool. The platform identifies the highest-risk assets, prioritises interventions, highlights the equipment that needs to be replaced and provides objective evidence to support investment decisions when engaging with authorities and funding bodies.

Four modules for intelligent infrastructure management

The software is built around four components covering the entire infrastructure management process:

• Asset Register & Maintenance – a digital asset register that centralises technical information, documentation, intervention history and costs. The module includes preventive and corrective maintenance management, as well as a mobile application for carrying out work orders in the field.
• Health & Risk Assessment – assesses the technical condition of assets using the Health Index and the Probability of Failure × Consequence of Failure methodology (PoF × CoF), providing a clear view of risks and intervention priorities.
• Asset Investment Planning (AIP) – supports investment planning based on asset condition, risk levels and total cost of ownership. It compares different scenarios and prioritises projects offering the best benefit-to-cost ratio.
• ANRSC Reporting and Compliance – automatically generates the indicators and reports required for performance monitoring, asset traceability and regulatory compliance.

Integration with existing systems: from fault detection to automated interventions and decisions

A key advantage of the platform is its integration with systems already used by utilities, including SAP, SCADA, GIS, Workforce Management and Outage Management systems. As a result, a fault detected within the network can automatically generate a work order, together with estimates for the required spare parts, costs and human resources. This connects field operations with management processes and investment decisions.

A solution purpose-built for water and wastewater utilities, backed by proven experience

The software builds on Adrem’s experience in the digitalisation of critical infrastructure. In 2025, the company implemented Romania’s first advanced Asset Management system for two of the country’s largest electricity distribution system operators, managing more than 500,000 assets integrated into a single platform. This expertise has now been adapted to the specific requirements of the water and wastewater sector.

Turning data into a competitive advantage for long-term infrastructure management

Unlike general-purpose solutions, Adrem’s software was designed specifically for water utilities, in collaboration with consultants who contributed real-life scenarios encountered in network operations. The platform is built around industry-specific workflows and functionalities, giving users access from day one to indicators, processes and tools tailored to their operations, without the need for complex configuration.

With this launch, Adrem is expanding its portfolio of software solutions for utilities and critical infrastructure, providing water and wastewater operators with a tool that turns technical data into business decisions and supports the efficient long-term management of assets and investment.

For further information about the Asset Management application and implementation options, please contact the Adrem team at eficienta@adrem.ro. Additional details are also available at www.adrem.ro.