Standardizing Data To Enhance Water Distribution Efficiency – Global Omnium's Digital Transformation

Global Omnium, one of the largest water utilities in Spain, embarked on a digital transformation journey that revolutionized its approach to managing vast and complex water distribution networks. The company manages 28 drinking water plants throughout Spain, supplying water to more than 400 cities and 5 million people. The utility also manages a substantial wastewater network that includes 308 treatment plants, 155 pump stations, and much more. Over two decades, the company transitioned from conventional meters to one of the largest smart water networks in Europe. This transformation enabled Global Omnium to standardize data from numerous manufacturers, providing it with unparalleled visibility into its network, reducing inefficiencies, and improving leak detection. The result of this journey is a technology that any utility of any size can utilize to mimic similar results in their own facilities.