Advanced SCADA: 6 Essential Upgrades to Optimise Wastewater Treatment

Many wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are looking at supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and other new technology to optimise performance. What are the drivers behind this and where can SCADA really perform? In this course, AECOM discusses when the time is right to upgrade and how a state-of-the-art SCADA system can fundamentally transform the efficiency of today’s WWTPs.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Understand the challenges of legacy SCADA systems in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)
2. Learn how modern SCADA systems integrate advanced sensors and control strategies to enhance aeration, chemical dosing, solids retention, dewatering, and maintenance for greater energy efficiency and cost savings
3. Recognise the role of SCADA in mitigating the impact of an aging workforce by providing intuitive automation tools that support decision-making