Near real-time water balance information helping governments and investors improve water security, strengthen economic confidence and protect river systems.
01 — What is RBM
River Balance Monitor (RBM) tracks the movement and availability of water across a river system in near real-time. It helps water managers understand how much water is available, how conditions are changing and how water can be managed more sustainably.
RBM weighs water coming in and out of each source — including losses from evaporation and infiltration, and extraction — and surfaces transparent, actionable insights for government ministries, communities, businesses and investors.
02 — Why it matters
Equitable distribution for businesses, farmers and communities.
Forecasting and early signals so agencies can act before stress.
Align public and private projects with available water resources.
Safeguards environmental flows and the health of river ecosystems.
Agriculture, manufacturing and cities can plan with certainty.
Empowers rural communities with data to make informed decisions.
03 — Economic growth example
Here's how a single wet-season water balance translates into productivity, public revenue, household supply and ecological resilience.
Volume of water available for use within the Sustainable Water Use Limit (SWUL), without impacting existing water users.
"Reliable water information helps optimise economic growth while maintaining system resilience and protecting communities."
Interactive tool
Allocate available water across crops and estimate gross revenue in seconds. Build scenarios, compare outcomes, and explore how smarter water allocation drives economic value.
04 — Key benefits
RBM ensures secure, sustainable water access for key sectors — empowering decisions from the farm to the cabinet room.
Strengthens public trust and aligns investment planning with available water resources.
Critical data for agriculture, manufacturing and tourism to plan profitably and sustainably.
Real-time, equitable access — protecting rural and vulnerable users.
05 — RBM in action
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06 — Services
WaterNOW supports the full implementation of River Balance Monitor (RBM) systems — from first idea through to long-term operation. We focus on projects with a strong likelihood of successful implementation and long-term impact.
If you have an idea or potential project, please get in touch to discuss opportunities.
Shaping ideas into investable, fit-for-purpose RBM projects.
Securing funding support and connecting with development partners and investors.
Tailoring RBM architecture, data flows and stakeholder workflows to each basin.
Hands-on technical roll out and integration with existing systems and agencies.
Building local capability and providing ongoing support after go-live.
We prioritise projects with a strong likelihood of successful, lasting outcomes.
07 — Contact
Whether you're a government, basin agency or development partner — we'd love to discuss how RBM could support your water management goals.