SCADA Improves Water Plant Functionality
Water demand and energy costs are rising on a global level and resources are shrinking--all while aging water infrastructures are rapidly deteriorating. Such concerns are calling for a move to…
Brazil Invests in More Telemetry Infrastructure to Monitor Its Waterways
There are more than 326 million trillion gallons of water on Earth. Less than 3% of all this water is fresh water and of that amount, more than two-thirds is…
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How Do Lift Stations Work?
As with most things that work behind the scenes, lift stations are something you might never think about until something goes wrong. However, these devices are a critical part of…
A Brief History of Automation
We all experience the benefits of automation, although most of the time we take the development of the technology behind it for granted. The computer is what we think of…
What You Can Learn from the Flint Water Crisis
The Flint, Mich. water scandal may no longer be in the headlines, but the impact of the crisis has left an indelible mark. It gave life to the fear that…
The Hidden Costs of a Power Outage
Despite planning and preparation, things can go wrong. A power outage is a prime example. Although, most users have dealt with some sort of power loss, these outages are extremely…
What You Need to Know about Regulatory Compliance and Water Quality
When you choose to implement a SCADA system, you are on the line for ensuring that compliance standards are met. But before you can do that, you need to know…
Expert Predictions for the Oil and Gas Sectors in 2016
The oil and gas sectors have a huge influence on our economy. We depend on these industries to inform our daily choices regarding energy consumption. Consider a few expert predictions…
What Makes a Good SCADA System
Not all SCADA systems are created equally. So, how do you know what makes a good SCADA system? As a decision maker, you�ll need to do your homework to ensure…
5 Ways Automation Control Programming Makes Your Job Easier
A SCADA system�is�the�ideal monitoring solution for water and wastewater�treatment facilities. The best ones allow users to manage, monitor, control and analyze large amounts of data from a single workstation. The…