Urban Drainage Modeling Program features GIS capabilities.

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Certified by NAGCS, InfoSWMM v5 for ArcGIS aids in evaluation, management, rehabilitation, and operation of wastewater and stormwater collection systems. It addresses all operations of typical sewer system in single, integrated geoengineering environment. Program helps manage urban runoff and wet weather water quality problems; optimize BMP and LID designs; and meet SSO and CSO regulations. It also offers Real-Time Control schemes for operational management.



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MWH Soft Ships InfoSWMM Version 5.0, Delivering Groundbreaking GIS Capabilities



Unparalleled Solution Sets New Standard For Ease, Power, and Performance in Geocentric Urban Drainage Modeling

Broomfield, Colorado USA, April 5, 2006 - In its ongoing quest to equip the global wastewater industry with the world's most comprehensive and innovative GIS-centric modeling and design solutions, MWH Soft, a leading global provider of environmental and water resources applications software, today announced the worldwide availability of the V5 Generation of InfoSWMM for ArcGIS (ESRI, Redlands, CA). The release marks the most significant milestone to date in the evolution of the company's flagship urban drainage modeling and design product, firmly establishing it as the number one choice for the effective evaluation, management, rehabilitation and operation of wastewater and stormwater collection systems.

As a full-featured urban drainage network analysis and design program, InfoSWMM delivers the highest rate of return in the industry. All operations of a typical sewer system - from analysis and design to management functions such as water quality assessment, pollution prediction, urban flooding, real-time control and record keeping - are addressed in a single, fully integrated geoengineering environment.

The program offers users unprecedented power in managing urban runoff and wet weather water quality problems in combined, sanitary and storm sewers; optimizing BMP and LID designs; and meeting SSO and CSO regulations. The model also offers highly sophisticated Real-Time Control (RTC) schemes for the operational management of wastewater systems and hydraulic structures. The unparalleled performance modeling of InfoSWMM sets new benchmarks in scalability, reliability, functionality and flexibility within the powerful ArcGIS environment. InfoSWMM is the world's first and only urban drainage modeling solution certified by the National Association of GIS-Centric Software (NAGCS). Its powerful hydraulic computational engine is also endorsed by the USEPA and certified by FEMA.

Underlining MWH Soft's leadership in the wastewater industry, InfoSWMM reflects the company's ongoing commitment to delivering pioneering technology that raises the bar for urban drainage network modeling standards, helping to shape the future of this critical sector. Focused on expanded geospatial functions and performance, InfoSWMM V5 features a host of unique new capabilities to help wastewater engineers and planners develop better designs and operational improvements faster and more efficiently.

The new version embodies more than fifty customer-requested enhancements, plus significant innovations that break new ground in geoengineering productivity and efficiency. Key additional modeling tools include a dual-drainage (major/minor) system input facilitator to accurately model street overland flows and stormwater drainage inlets; a detailed engineering reviewer to ensure data consistency with expected engineering values based on engineering standards or any user-defined set of validation rules; a comprehensive network auditor to validate proper connectivity and report missing data; and the ability to model hydrogen sulfide buildup and corrosion potential in sewer systems. In addition, InfoSWMM 5.0 now supports modulated controls for pumps, weirs, orifices and outlets, as well as many important rainfall-runoff modeling methods like the Delmarva Unit Hydrograph, Clark Unit Hydrograph, Snyder Unit Hydrograph, Santa Barbara Hydrograph, Espey Unit Hydrograph, and San Diego Modified Rational Formula. The software's powerful new graphical and tabular reporting capabilities include the ability to display any number of profile plots before running a simulation and to generate comprehensive tabular results, statistics reports, scatter and exceedance frequency plots, and summary tables for all network components (e.g., storage units).

InfoSWMM is quickly becoming the must-have solution for comprehensive enterprise-wide geospatial urban drainage and sewer systems engineering. With an intuitive working environment and new cutting-edge features and improvements, Generation V5 delivers unmatched capabilities to the wastewater industry, backed by unparalleled technical support. "Our mission is cultivating a thriving urban drainage modeling community, starting with the individual user, and our goal is to document progress every day," said Paul F. Boulos, Ph.D, President and Chief Operating Officer of MWH Soft. "That's why we've listened so closely to our customers and invested so much in coming up with innovations worthy of InfoSWMM V5. This major evolutionary release is the latest in a series of product innovations that have set InfoSWMM apart from competitors' products. It underlines our company's resolute commitment not only to providing our customers with the industry's most advanced and comprehensive urban drainage modeling solution, but to back our products with consistent state-of-the-art development, innovation and support. We are proud to ship a significantly refined tool set that will have an immediate impact on our clients' productivity and performance."

"InfoSWMM is the standard for mainstream geocentric urban drainage modeling and design. It helps engineers analyze and optimize their systems better, faster, and more affordably than any other product in the world," said Trent Schade, PE, Senior Client Service Manager for MWH Soft and a leading urban drainage modeling expert. "Users are continuously demanding more from their urban drainage modeling software, and MWH Soft has again answered the call. V5 is the most significant InfoSWMM release ever in terms of functionality and performance. Its seamless integration with ArcGIS, ability to simulate both dry-weather and wet-weather flows, and power to quickly and reliably optimize system rehabilitation, design and operation make even the most sophisticated and challenging urban drainage system analysis fast and easy, regardless of users' technical expertise. This effectively extends its benefits across the entire enterprise."

Pricing and Availability
Upgrade to InfoSWMM V5 is now available worldwide by subscription to the Gold or Platinum program. Subscription members can immediately download the new version free of charge directly from www.mwhsoft.com. The MWH Soft Subscription Program is a friendly customer support and software maintenance program that ensures the longevity and usefulness of MWH Soft products. It gives subscribers instant access to new functionality as it is developed, along with automatic software updates and upgrades. For the latest information on the MWH Soft Subscription Program, visit www.mwhsoft.com or contact your local MWH Soft Certified Representative.

About MWH Soft
MWH Soft is a leading global provider of technical and infrastructure software and professional solutions designed to meet the technological needs of utilities, government industries, and engineering organizations worldwide. Its clients include the majority of the largest North American cities and ENR top design firms. The multifaceted, state-of-the-art CAD and GIS enabled products created by MWH Soft, empower thousands of engineers across the globe to competitively manage, design, and operate highly efficient and reliable infrastructure systems. For more information, call MWH Soft at (626) 568-6868, or visit www.mwhsoft.com.

MWH Soft Contact
J. Erick Heath, PE
Vice President of Sales and Client Relations
Erick.Heath@mwhsoft.com
(626) 568-6868

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