iHydrantPlus Hydrant-Based Water Intelligence

iHydrant is part of the McWane companies, which announced iHydrantPlus from Birmingham, Alabama, USA in June 2026. The product is sold through the Clow Valve, M&H Valve, Kennedy Valve and Clow Canada brands and builds on the original iHydrant hydrant-based monitoring system.

iHydrantPlus layers acoustic activity, pressure behavior, temperature changes and system patterns, and uses machine learning to give real-time analytics and alerts. It mounts on hydrants and does not require taking hydrants out of service. Utilities use it to find leaks and pressure anomalies and to reduce non-revenue water.

• Acoustic monitoring: detects acoustic activity linked to leaks.
• Pressure monitoring: tracks pressure behavior across the distribution system.
• Temperature data: records temperature changes at hydrants.
• Machine learning analytics: combines signals into real-time alerts and priorities.
• In-service installation: mounts on hydrants without taking them out of service.
• Cybersecurity: a published commitment document covers iHydrant products.

Leak and pressure monitoring on urban distribution mains in large Vietnamese cities using existing hydrant points. Pilot retrofits in industrial parks with private water networks. Pressure and temperature tracking for fire-flow readiness.

Hydrants stay in service during installation and operation. A layered view of acoustic, pressure and temperature data helps teams decide where to focus and prioritize resources. Real-time alerts on leaks and pressure anomalies support reductions in non-revenue water. The base iHydrant is available as new product or as a simple retrofit.

Utilities want continuous visibility of distribution systems without adding new street excavations. Hydrants are existing access points in cities that can host sensors. Vietnamese cities with hydrant networks and rising fire-safety investment could use them as data points.

iHydrant is part of the McWane companies, based in Birmingham, Alabama. iHydrantPlus announced 22 June 2026. Distributed via Clow Valve, M&H Valve, Kennedy Valve and Clow Canada. Founding year not stated.