As wastewater professionals committed to serving our communities, we all invest valuable time keeping up to date on the latest advances in our industry. And while it can be interesting to follow the latest technical advances made by WWTP operators in larger cities or regions, some of these innovations do not always make economic sense for administrators who manage smaller networks. The buzzworthy topic of digital twins is an excellent example of an industry trend that, at first glance, seems to be to be both very complex and expensive. But is this really the case?   What is a “digital…

Summer is here, social distancing has been relaxed and many people are taking advantage of local lakes, rivers and streams to get closer to nature and enjoy being in - or just next to - the water. And while most people will plan for comfort and safety by remembering to bring sunscreen or a first aid kit, thoughts about the cleanliness of the water they are about to enjoy are often furthest from their minds. In many EU countries, this lack of apprehension is possible thanks to the professionalism of wastewater operators coupled with years of financial investments in wastewater…

RTC4Water and Rittmeyer AG have signed an agreement to offer RTC4Water’s Global Predictive Controller® software to Swiss sewer network operators. In Switzerland, approximately 3 - 4% of untreated wastewater overflows into lakes, streams or rivers during periods of rain. This overflow can include high concentrations of problematic substances such as pesticides, biocides and pharmaceuticals. To reduce these overflows as much as possible, RTC4Water has developed a fully autonomous, predictive software solution that optimizes the control of overflow basins typically found in combined sewer networks. Rittmeyer AG, a subsidiary of the BRUGG Group, develops and delivers custom measurement and control technology solutions…