Blockbax will help with driving digitization initiatives like remote monitoring of water quality
or rolling out smart meters to be able to cope with major changes in the water industry due to
urbanization and climate change.
Digitizing the
water sector
The water sector is changing rapidly due to a number of factors. We’re already seeing how
climate changes affect agricultural production, the rise of the sea level and the amount of
wildfires. Another factor is the growing global population, that according to the UN will
require global food production to increase with 70% by 2050. A shift towards a more circular
economy requires a switch from a traditional linear approach to a more circular one will require
water companies to rethink their traditional wastewater treatment methods.
These changes require water companies to rapidly adopt smart and intelligent network
technologies in which sensor data and data analytics play a critical role. These can help with
improving the reliability of physical water infrastructures, cut non-revenue water losses and
create overall water, energy and cost efficiencies while enhancing customer service.
Sensor data plays a crucial role in the digitization of the water sector. A distributed network of
sensors will provide accurate, granular and real-time insights in water consumption, water quality
and the performance and condition of the water network. These insights form the foundation for
digitizing processes lowering consumption, reducing leakages and reducing the costs associated with
maintenance processes.
This requires water companies to get ready for a world where data from a network sensors plays a
crucial role in the majority of business processes and where the ability to quickly design, test and
scale initiatives based on sensor data becomes a critical capability.
“AQUON is introducing the Blockbax Platform for remote sensing of water quality to a large number of Dutch Water
Authorities. It's quick and easy to set-up and with Blockbax our sensor data can quickly be turned into valuable
insights. The platform also provides for easy reusability which helps accelerating the digitization of our
monitoring processes.”
Eppe NieuwenhuisAdjunct Directeur
Remote monitoring of water quality
Connect a network of water quality sensors to shift from periodic and manual sampling
processes to continuous and real-time monitoring of the water quality of a water network or
body of water. This will not only save time and money but will also lay a foundation for
being able to predict the evolution of the water reserves and to proactively align water
reserves with demands.
Water loss detection
Water leakage from pipes is responsible for a significant amount of water loss in commercial
and industrial buildings. By connecting sensors that can measure water flow to Blockbax and
combining these with pulse meters it is possible to detect changes in the flow rate. The
platform can proactively notify the relevant stakeholders or changes in the water flow as an
indicator of pipe leakages.
Predictive maintenance
Combine data from Internet of Things sensors with existing data sources to shift from
period-based maintenance processes to proactive, predictive maintenance. Basing maintenance
activities on the actual condition of the assets will increase efficiency, lower the amount
of unexpected downtime and increase equipment lifetime.
Smart Water
Use cases
Water quality monitoring processes for e.g. Agriculture, Drinking Water or Aquaculture
Water loss detection
Monitoring processes of sewer water to detect for drugs waste or viruses