SCADA and Automation Solutions and Insight For Utility Managers

51. Drainage System Servicing The Western Suburbs Of Paris Predicts 14% Reduction In CSOs

    Optimatics teamed with SUEZ SEVESC, to reduce the frequency and severity of combined sewer overflow (CSO) events in Western Paris. This optimization effort focused on determining optimal modifications to existing CSO control structures, in order to reduce CSOs across the western Paris network. The investigation focused on low cost intervention options.

52. Disruption To Growth: Navigating The Sensor Revolution 4/22/2016

    As critical gateways to the Internet of things (IoT), sensors are sure to have a massive social and economic impact globally within the next decade.

53. Using Digital Twin Technology For The Hartford Clean Water Project 1/27/2022

    Discover how the use of new smart technologies helps the Clean Water Project team better protect neighborhoods and local waterways through real-time monitoring of sewer system overflows, further driving digital transformation in one of America’s most historic cities.

54. City Of Atlanta Reduces Cost Of Existing LTCP By $65M Through Multi-Objective Analysis

    The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (the City) engaged Optimatics and Stantec Consulting to develop optimized Long-Term Control Plans (LTCPs) for three of their sewersheds using the Optimizer platform. The City of Atlanta DWM is a large utility in the Atlanta area, servicing 1.2 million customers. The utility places strong emphasis on sustainable stormwater management practices and utilizes green infrastructure throughout its networks.

55. The Case For Moving From Analog To Digital Controls 9/11/2026

    Smart pumps and digital communication protocols can help water utilities transition from legacy analog controls to more precise, scalable automation while preserving operational knowledge and capital investments.

56. Beyond Traditional AMI — The Smart Utility Network (SUN) Sheds Light Across The Entire Utility Water Cycle 9/7/2018

    Many utilities today are investing in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). However, many of these same utilities often don’t realize the breadth of capabilities that a smart utility network (SUN) now offers. In the past, AMI networks were typically used for accurate metering and billing. Today, a smart utility network builds upon traditional AMI to provide multiple advantages across the full water cycle — and beyond.

57. Manage And Correct Drinking Water Distribution In Real-Time 10/19/2022

    The cost of water lost through leaks and breaks (real loss) is estimated at $14 billion per year worldwide. Beyond the cost of replacing water through treating and pumping and re-purchasing, the impact is felt through decreased service levels, rate increases, and missing regulatory targets.

58. Sensor Maintenance Made Easy With Predictive Diagnosis 12/12/2014

    As winter sets in across the country, those trips outside to take a reading or conduct scheduled maintenance on your water quality instruments aren’t quite so invit­ing. But what if your instruments could save you the trip? Predictive diagnosis is set to become the operator’s new best friend.

59. Data Monetization: Water And Wastewater Utilities In The Information Age 5/4/2016

    In this article, we will take a closer look at how water and wastewater utilities can monetize data and improve profitability by generating top-line growth and reducing costs.

60. Key CSOs Eliminated By City Of Houston Within Tight Timeframe

    The City of Houston Public Works engaged Optimatics, Tetra Tech, and WCS Engineering to develop solutions to eliminate CSOs within a section of their sewer network. This optimization effort focused on developing solutions to eliminate CSOs in the catchment area upstream of the Eddington lift station, located to the southwest of Houston’s downtown area. As part of previous work targeting these CSOs, the City had designed a capacity upgrade for the Eddington lift station.