5 Reasons Smart Water Utilities Need a Weather Station: CONCLUSION

In the face of historic challenges -- climate change, revenue fluctuation, staff turnover, regulations – smart water utilities are recognizing advanced technology as an opportunity to equip staff with the “best possible access to information to increase individual operational efficiencies and empower ability to make correct and timely decisions.”1

Integrated control systems often incorporate a SCADA system for wide area monitoring and control of operations. “These operations might include remote pumping stations, wastewater collection, water distribution, PLCs, sewer diversion, water irrigation, wet weather overflow, and weather monitoring. This integrated architecture ensures that operating parameters are adjusted according to changing situations, thereby helping the plant run smoothly.”2

Los Angeles County Sanitation District has CWS weather stations, mostly with 4-20 mA signal interface, located at each of their Water Reclamation facilities, as part of their PLC systems. According to Albert Mata, Supervisor of Treatment Plant Operations at Whittier Narrows, their Orion Weather Station was “easy to install” and they love it!

At Columbia Weather Systems, our job is to make weather monitoring easy so you can focus on doing your job well.
  • Our weather stations have been trusted by industries and government agencies worldwide for over 35 years.
  • We offer the latest in met sensor technology with robust monitoring options to suit your unique application.
  • Our weather stations can integrate into your SCADA or PLC system or stand-alone depending on your situation.
  • Our staff offers personal, friendly technical support at every stage.
Whether you are managing water supply, wastewater, or storm water, weather instruments can provide data to make your operations more effective.

Contact us to help you select the best met station for your requirements.
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1: Ohlund, Lisa; Mendzer, Jerry; Hauffen, Paul; Koshko, Kevin; Harrington, Dave; Persino, Jamie. (2015, January). From Lean to Mean: One Utility’s Tale of Doing More with Less Using Latest Technologies, Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, Utility Management. Retrieved from
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/wef/wefproc/2015/00002015/00000004/art00072

2: Johnson, Douglas. Integrated systems help navigate complex water environment. WaterWorld. Retrieved from https://www.waterworld.com/articles/wwi/print/volume-20/issue-10/regional-focus/integrated-systems-help-navigate-complex-water-environment.html

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