Bentley Systems · Water & Hydraulics
WaterGEMS
Hydraulic modelling and analysis for water distribution networks.
- Core capabilities
- Model, Analyze, Simulate
- Disciplines
- Water
- Training
- 1 course
- Licensing
- SELECT · Subscription · E365
Overview
What is WaterGEMS?
WaterGEMS models and analyzes water distribution systems — pressures, flows, fire capacity, water age and energy use — giving utilities a reliable basis for design and operational decisions.
- Distribution modelling
- Fire flow analysis
- System planning
Capabilities
What WaterGEMS does for your team
Model
Build precise 2D and 3D engineering models that stay coordinated across disciplines.
Put to work on
Workflow
Where WaterGEMS 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
Analysis
Check behaviour under load against the governing codes.
- 04
Simulation
Test real-world behaviour before anything is built.
- 05
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 WaterGEMS
Licensing
Three ways to license WaterGEMS
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 WaterGEMS
Instructor-led, built around real project workflows — virtual, on-site or hybrid.
Brochures & data sheets
Current vendor documents, sent with an engineer's note on what fits your workflow.
FAQ
WaterGEMS, answered
What is WaterGEMS used for?
Hydraulic modelling and analysis for water distribution networks. Typical applications include distribution modelling, fire flow analysis, system planning.
Which industries use WaterGEMS?
We support WaterGEMS users across Water & Wastewater.
How is WaterGEMS 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 WaterGEMS training?
Yes — WaterGEMS Fundamentals, instructor-led and delivered virtually, on-site or hybrid by request.
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