Case Study

Case Study

FIBSEN helps Valencia take a leap into the future in the battle against water supply losses

Sep 4, 2023

Valencia Fibsen
Valencia Fibsen

Valencia, like many regions worldwide, faces severe water scarcity problems. Water supply losses have become a critical issue. Fibsen, EMIMET, and the ICITECH institute, from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia joined forces in a pioneering collaboration to combat the ongoing water supply losses and severe drought conditions plaguing Europe.

The completion of Project OPTIFIB resulted in the development of a highly efficient water leak detection system based on cutting-edge fiber-optics sensing technology. This system has demonstrated an unparalleled efficiency, being able to pinpoint leaks as small as 3 liters per minute within a few meters of their origin.

EMIMET's experience in water supply management has been invaluable in guiding Project OPTIFIB towards addressing the challenge effectively. This is a significant step towards ensuring the sustainable management of our precious water resources. EMIMET can now act swiftly to minimize losses and ensure a more resilient water supply for Valencia's residents.

Project OPTIFIB exemplifies the innovative spirit necessary to adapt and thrive in a context where climate change continues to exacerbate drought conditions in Europe and the world. This fiber-optics water leak detection system not only represents a technological milestone but also a beacon of hope for a water-scarce future, where every drop is cherished.


Valencia, like many regions worldwide, faces severe water scarcity problems. Water supply losses have become a critical issue. Fibsen, EMIMET, and the ICITECH institute, from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia joined forces in a pioneering collaboration to combat the ongoing water supply losses and severe drought conditions plaguing Europe.

The completion of Project OPTIFIB resulted in the development of a highly efficient water leak detection system based on cutting-edge fiber-optics sensing technology. This system has demonstrated an unparalleled efficiency, being able to pinpoint leaks as small as 3 liters per minute within a few meters of their origin.

EMIMET's experience in water supply management has been invaluable in guiding Project OPTIFIB towards addressing the challenge effectively. This is a significant step towards ensuring the sustainable management of our precious water resources. EMIMET can now act swiftly to minimize losses and ensure a more resilient water supply for Valencia's residents.

Project OPTIFIB exemplifies the innovative spirit necessary to adapt and thrive in a context where climate change continues to exacerbate drought conditions in Europe and the world. This fiber-optics water leak detection system not only represents a technological milestone but also a beacon of hope for a water-scarce future, where every drop is cherished.


Valencia, like many regions worldwide, faces severe water scarcity problems. Water supply losses have become a critical issue. Fibsen, EMIMET, and the ICITECH institute, from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia joined forces in a pioneering collaboration to combat the ongoing water supply losses and severe drought conditions plaguing Europe.

The completion of Project OPTIFIB resulted in the development of a highly efficient water leak detection system based on cutting-edge fiber-optics sensing technology. This system has demonstrated an unparalleled efficiency, being able to pinpoint leaks as small as 3 liters per minute within a few meters of their origin.

EMIMET's experience in water supply management has been invaluable in guiding Project OPTIFIB towards addressing the challenge effectively. This is a significant step towards ensuring the sustainable management of our precious water resources. EMIMET can now act swiftly to minimize losses and ensure a more resilient water supply for Valencia's residents.

Project OPTIFIB exemplifies the innovative spirit necessary to adapt and thrive in a context where climate change continues to exacerbate drought conditions in Europe and the world. This fiber-optics water leak detection system not only represents a technological milestone but also a beacon of hope for a water-scarce future, where every drop is cherished.