Enhancing Water & Wastewater Management

The Critical Role of Automation in Water & Wastewater Treatment

Water and wastewater management is fundamental to public health, industrial operations, and environmental sustainability. Ensuring safe water distribution and efficient wastewater treatment requires precise monitoring, compliance with strict regulations, and optimised resource management.

With growing demand and increasing regulatory pressure, industries and municipalities must adopt advanced automation solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and compliance. Universal Measurement and Control (UMC), a platinum distributor and channel partner of Honeywell, offers cutting-edge control systems tailored to the complexities of water and wastewater management.

Challenges in Water & Wastewater Management

1. Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Responsibility

• Stringent laws govern water quality, discharge limits, and environmental impact.
• Non-compliance can result in fines, operational shutdowns, or reputational damage.

2. Process Efficiency and Resource Optimisation

• High energy consumption in water treatment plants increases operational costs.
• Ensuring accurate chemical dosing and reducing water loss requires precise control systems.

3. Infrastructure Longevity and Maintenance

• Ageing infrastructure leads to leaks, inefficiencies, and equipment failures.
• Predictive maintenance solutions help extend equipment lifespan and reduce downtime.

4. Safety and Risk Mitigation

• Water treatment facilities handle hazardous chemicals and high-pressure systems.
• Automated safety solutions enhance operator protection and prevent incidents.

Honeywell’s Advanced Control Solutions for Water & Wastewater Industry

UMC delivers high-performance Honeywell automation systems that address these challenges, ensuring operational excellence in water treatment facilities.

Smart Control & Monitoring: Honeywell Experion HS SCADA

• Provides real-time visualisation of water distribution and treatment processes.
• Enables remote system management for improved efficiency and response time.
• Ensures seamless integration with sensors, pumps, and filtration systems.

Distributed Control & Process Optimisation: Honeywell ControlEdge UOC & C300 Controller

• Offers centralised process control for enhanced plant-wide coordination.
• Ensures precise chemical dosing, filtration, and pressure management.
• Supports data analytics to improve decision-making and reduce resource waste.

Remote Operations & Asset Management: Honeywell ControlEdge RTU

• Enables continuous monitoring of remote pumping stations and reservoirs.
• Provides automated alerts for leaks, blockages, and system failures.
• Reduces the need for on-site inspections, lowering operational costs.

Safety & Compliance: Honeywell Safety Manager SC & HC900

• Automates safety protocols for chemical handling, pressure control, and emergency shutdowns.
• Ensures adherence to industry safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Reduces human intervention, minimising risk in hazardous environments.

UMC’s Commitment to Optimising Water Treatment Operations

As a trusted Honeywell partner, UMC offers a comprehensive suite of services to ensure the smooth implementation and long-term success of automation solutions.

Tailored Solutions for Every Facility

• Whether for municipal treatment plants, industrial wastewater systems, or desalination facilities, UMC offers customised automation strategies.
• Solutions are designed for scalability and future upgrades, adapting to changing needs.

Regulatory Compliance Support

• Our systems assist in automated data logging and reporting, ensuring effortless compliance with environmental regulations.
• Reduce manual record-keeping efforts while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Cost Savings & Operational Efficiency

• Intelligent automation reduces energy consumption and chemical usage, leading to substantial cost savings.
• Preventative maintenance solutions reduce unexpected breakdowns and repair costs.

Dedicated Technical Support & Maintenance

• UMC provides ongoing technical support, system integration expertise, and training.
• Our team ensures water and wastewater facilities run smoothly, efficiently, and safely.

Future-Proofing Water & Wastewater Facilities with Intelligent Automation

Water and wastewater management must evolve with technological advancements and increasing environmental demands. Investing in Honeywell’s advanced control solutions ensures facilities remain efficient, compliant, and resilient despite growing operational challenges.

By leveraging automation solutions like Experion HS SCADA, ControlEdge RTU, C300 Controller, and Safety Manager SC, organisations can:

• Ensure precise control of water distribution and treatment processes.
• Improve regulatory compliance with automated monitoring and reporting.
• Enhance safety measures for operators and infrastructure.
• Optimise resource utilisation, reducing costs and environmental impact.

Transform Your Water Management Systems with UMC

For innovative, future-ready water and wastewater control solutions, partner with Universal Measurement and Control. As a Honeywell platinum distributor, we deliver unparalleled expertise, integration support, and industry-leading technology to optimise your facility’s operations.

Contact UMC today to explore how Honeywell’s control solutions can elevate your water and wastewater management systems.