As an early innovator, waterschap Aa en Maas has consistently evolved its approach to digital over 50 years to enhance the resiliency of its network.
Faced with climate challenges, waterschap Aa en Maas constantly explores and implements new technologies, iterating towards more sophisticated systems as it builds resiliency.
The utility has been evolving its digital approach since the 1970s.
Responsible for purifying 300 million liters of wastewater, the utility is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) in its treatment processes and continuing to broaden the optimization of its wastewater network.
One project showed the potential for digital to reduce flow to its treatment plant by 30% during dry weather.
“The knowledge of our process managers from the field is combined with sophisticated digital technology. We are continuously improving these systems. Computers can spot things in data that people might not see," - Peter Verlaan, Director at waterschap Aa en Maas
waterschap Aa en Maas' track record of innovation is paying off for the utility and its community. By directing digital investments to where they are needed most, the utility is becoming more resilient to external shocks.
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Purifies 300 million liters of wastewater for more than 778,000 residents and businesses -
Digital has shown the potential to reduce flow to its treatment plant by 1,000 m3/h -
An evolving approach over 50 years has continually enhanced community resiliency
