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Technology That Supports Secure, Efficient Water and Wastewater Operations

Water and wastewater facilities face complex operational challenges across the entire lifecycle, from design and installation through operations and maintenance. Honeywell's decades of experience support deliver of field-proven wastewater solutions that span field instrumentation, water control systems, enterprise data management and operational technology cybersecurity. Our portfolio is designed to help reduce operating costs, improve data integrity and support regulatory compliance with the reliability water utilities need.

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Control systems and enterprise integration

Our process automation portfolio spans distributed control systems, SCADA platforms and programmable logic controllers. Integration from field devices to enterprise systems enables enhanced operational visibility.

Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) delivers proven DCS technology for complex treatment operations, while Experion SCADA provides scalable supervision for geographically distributed assets
Flexible, modular control helps reduce engineering time and installation costs. Embedded OPC UA connectivity enables integration with third-party devices and systems
Integration with Honeywell Forge enables performance analytics and predictive maintenance
Enterprise data analytics help identify performance trends that could impact water quality or regulatory compliance, helping reduce manual data collection while improving operational visibility

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Field-proven instrumentation quality for longer operational life

Built for harsh water treatment environments, our field instrumentation portfolio is designed to deliver measurement accuracy backed by decades of water industry experience. From commissioning through long-term operation, these solutions help extend asset life and reduce maintenance costs.

Multivariable transmitters provide pressure, temperature, level and flow data, helping to reduce commissioning time for each device

Magnetic flowmeters offer reliable measurement while helping reduce maintenance costs

Built-in diagnostics provide continuous health monitoring that supports predictive maintenance strategies, helping avoid unplanned downtime and lower total cost of ownership

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Operational technology cybersecurity

Water facilities face increasing cyber threats that could compromise operations or water quality. Honeywell cybersecurity suite is designed to help maintain operational continuity while supporting cyber compliance requirements.

Vendor-neutral OT cybersecurity solutions for enterprise-wide deployment
Continuous network monitoring for intrusion detection
Cybersecurity consulting and professional services

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Smart water metering and revenue protection

Honeywell's smart water metering solutions provide accurate consumption data and are designed to help reduce non-revenue water through early leak detection. Advanced metering infrastructure and automated meter reading systems enable utilities to collect near real-time operational data from meters deployed across distribution networks.

Smart meters support revenue protection by identifying anomalies, unauthorized usage and meter tampering, helping utilities protect revenue while improving service to customers
Consumption data enable early leak detection, helping utilities achieve measurable reductions in non-revenue water

Multi-mode communication options enable reliable data collection across deployments, helping improve distribution network operations.

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Human-centered control and visualization

Effective water operations depend on operators who can monitor processes, respond to alarms and make informed decisions quickly. Honeywell's operator interface solutions provide intuitive visualization of complex treatment processes.

Experion operator workstations help improve operator effectiveness by providing faster response, reducing fatigue and increasing situational awareness through advanced alarm management capabilities
Operators can access the Experion control system securely from laptops or tablets outside the control room, maintaining production and business continuity with minimal on-site staff

Role-based security and secure remote access provide appropriate access levels while maintaining system integrity, protecting critical water infrastructure from unauthorized access or configuration changes.¹

Wasted water

Aging infrastructure and outdated technology result in potable water loss each year in the U.S. Modern IoT sensors and smart metering help detect leaks and pressure issues before they become major incidents.
44% detected threats

Nearly half of industrial water facilities detected at least one malicious file,² highlighting the critical need for operational technology cybersecurity solutions designed to help protect water infrastructure.
Engineering time reduction

ControlEdge RTU, working with Experion SCADA, has been shown to help substantially reduce required engineering time.³

Frequently Asked Questions About Water and Wastewater Automation

Integrated control systems connect field devices, process controllers and enterprise platforms into a unified architecture. The ControlEdge PLC features Universal I/O modules that provide flexibility to accommodate different instrumentation requirements. Embedded OPC UA connectivity enables integration with third-party devices and systems. This architecture allows water facilities to collect operational data across treatment processes, support rapid decision-making and access performance trends through connected analytics platforms. Integration helps reduce manual data collection, support regulatory reporting requirements and provide operational visibility from field level to management.

ControlEdge controllers are designed for the demanding requirements of water and wastewater treatment environments. With TUV SIL2 certification and built to withstand harsh treatment plant conditions, these controllers help reduce maintenance requirements while supporting the reliable operation that water utilities need for 24/7 service delivery.

Modern field instrumentation helps reduce costs through faster deployment and improved reliability. SmartLine transmitters can help substantially reduce commissioning time for each device, accelerating project schedules and lowering labor expenses. Built-in diagnostics provide continuous health monitoring that supports predictive maintenance strategies, helping avoid unplanned downtime. Remote systems can simplify process measurements in difficult-to-access locations, reducing the time operators spend on manual readings. These technologies help lower total cost of ownership while improving operational efficiency across water treatment facilities.

¹ https://process.honeywell.com/us/en/initiative/smartline-transmitters

² https://www.wwdmag.com/home/article/10938355/2019-state-of-the-industry-report

³ https://discover.honeywell.com/rs/252-ZVX-735/images/eBook-Better-Protection-and-Maintenance-Water-Wastewater-Systems.pdf

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