Bentley Systems · Water & Hydraulics
WaterCAD
Water distribution modelling and design for municipal networks.
- Core capabilities
- Model, Analyze
- Disciplines
- Water
- Training
- By request
- Licensing
- SELECT · Subscription · E365
Overview
What is WaterCAD?
WaterCAD focuses on the design and analysis of water distribution networks within a CAD-friendly environment, helping municipal engineers size and validate systems.
- Network design
- Pressure analysis
- Municipal water systems
Capabilities
What WaterCAD does for your team
Model
Build precise 2D and 3D engineering models that stay coordinated across disciplines.
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Workflow
Where WaterCAD fits in delivery
- 01
Brief & data
Geometry, loads, codes and the decision to support.
- 02
Modeling
Build the coordinated model everyone downstream works from.
- 03
Design
Size members and components and record design intent.
- 04
Deliverables
Results, drawings and reports reviewed by an engineer.
Watch
A walkthrough of real workflows — from model to result — narrated by the engineers who teach it.
Where it's used
Industries that rely on WaterCAD
Licensing
Three ways to license WaterCAD
Perpetual + SELECT
Own the licence; SELECT adds upgrades, support and flexibility.
Best for: Stable teams
Option 1Term subscription
Annual or monthly seats that scale with project load.
Best for: Variable workloads
Option 2Enterprise (E365)
Portfolio-wide access with consumption-based economics.
Best for: Many applications
Option 3Master WaterCAD
Instructor-led, built around real project workflows — virtual, on-site or hybrid.
- Tailored WaterCAD training is available by request.
Brochures & data sheets
Current vendor documents, sent with an engineer's note on what fits your workflow.
FAQ
WaterCAD, answered
What is WaterCAD used for?
Water distribution modelling and design for municipal networks. Typical applications include network design, pressure analysis, municipal water systems.
Which industries use WaterCAD?
We support WaterCAD users across Water & Wastewater.
How is WaterCAD licensed?
Through perpetual licences with SELECT, term subscriptions, or enterprise access (E365). We model your seat counts and portfolio breadth before recommending one.
Do you offer WaterCAD training?
Yes — instructor-led training for WaterCAD is available by request, tailored to your workflows.
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