high-risk pipes, increasing the smart monitoring network to more than 500 sites. This deployment is considered the largest of its kind by one of the largest and most innovative utilities in the country. The sensor net- work continuously monitors sewer flows and provides SAWS with the ability to “see” how its pipelines are faring. The SmartCover network includes a proprietary software platform that puts the right information at the right time at the fingertips of operators so they can make real- time actionable decisions, leading to saved money and extending the lifetime of pipes. “Our system is like an EKG for the sewer,” said Greg Quist, CEO of SCS. “We combine real-time flow data with advanced analytics to give SAWS the ability to visualize the health of their pipelines and detect small trends that anticipate future problems. Our SmartClean program provides real-time condition assessment of the collection system and puts SAWS in the position of being proactive rather than reactive.” Resulting data eliminates unnecessary maintenance and redundant cleaning previously scheduled to ensure sufficient flow capacity. Less cleaning reduces operational costs and demands, wear and tear on pipes, and less staff labor, all while maintaining 24/7 protection from overflows. In 2014 alone, the SAWS SmartCover system prevented more than 500 potential sewer system overflows at locations with a high risk due to the structural condition, grease, debris, or roots.
SAWS leadership and vision was recognized by AccelerateH2O, the Texas-based organization focused on bringing innovative practices, novel technologies, and water utilities together. “We presented SAWS with the annual Innovator of the Year Award to highlight its early adoption of innovative solutions,” said Richard Seline, executive di- rector of AccelerateH2O. “We encourage unique approaches and seek solutions such as SmartClean to demonstrate their capabilities in real- world settings. SAWS and SCS exemplify successful collaborations and partnerships necessary for solving urgent challenges through the internet of things, data analytics, and instrumentation that transforms operations and reduces costs for ratepayers,”.
Information provided by SmartCover Systems (https://smartcoversystems.com).
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