SCADA Systems for Water
Centralized supervisory control and data acquisition systems that monitor reservoir levels, pump stations, treatment plants, and distribution networks in real time.
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Source · Control · Distribution
What we engineer
Illustrative system architecture. Site design follows an engineering assessment.
PLC Pump Station Control
PLC programming for pump stations with automatic start/stop logic, alternation, pressure control, and fault handling.
Leak Detection & NRW Reduction
Flow and pressure monitoring with district metered area (DMA) analysis to identify and locate leaks before they become major losses.
LayerPhysical Infrastructure
Water utility optimization spans the full stack — from physical sensors and pumps at the infrastructure layer, through PLC control logic, to SCADA dashboards at the operations layer.
What is non-revenue water and how can SCADA reduce it?+
Non-revenue water (NRW) is water that is produced and treated but never billed to customers — lost to leaks, metering errors, or unauthorized connections. SCADA systems with district metered area (DMA) monitoring measure flow into and out of each zone, allowing operators to identify zones with high losses and pinpoint leak locations quickly. Reducing NRW by even 10% can save millions of dollars annually for a medium-sized water authority.
Can you monitor remote reservoirs and pump stations without cellular coverage?+
Yes. We use licensed and unlicensed radio telemetry for sites without cellular coverage — common in Jamaica's mountainous interior. Radio telemetry provides reliable, recurring-cost-free communication between remote sites and the operations center. For sites with cellular coverage, we use cellular modems with VPN tunnels.
How does pump scheduling save energy?+
Pumps are typically the largest energy consumer in a water system. Without optimization, pumps run at constant speed regardless of demand. With VFD control and intelligent scheduling, pumps adjust their output to match demand — running at lower speeds during low-demand periods (nights) and higher speeds during peak periods. This can reduce pump energy consumption by 20-40%.
Do you integrate with existing water treatment plant controls?+
Yes. We audit your existing treatment plant control system and integrate our SCADA with existing PLCs and instrumentation. If the existing controls are obsolete or undocumented, we can modernize them as part of the project. The goal is a single operations center that sees the entire water system — source to customer.
Can your system send alarms to operators' phones?+
Yes. Our SCADA systems include alarm management with SMS, email, and push notification delivery. Operators receive critical alarms — low reservoir level, pump failure, power loss, water quality excursion — on their phones, with acknowledgment and escalation. This means problems are addressed before customers notice.
How long does it take to implement a water utility SCADA system?+
A pilot deployment covering 3-5 critical sites can be implemented in 8-12 weeks. A full system deployment covering all reservoirs, pump stations, and treatment plants typically takes 6-12 months depending on the number of sites, existing instrumentation, and communication infrastructure. We phase deployments so you see value early.
Do you work with the National Water Commission and local water authorities?+
We work with water authorities, municipal water operators, and industrial water system operators across Jamaica. Our engineering team understands the regulatory environment, the terrain challenges, and the operational realities of Jamaican water systems. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.