Case Study

Using IIoT to Increase Operational Efficiency in Brazil

For every liter of recycled water produced, a liter of drinking water is saved.

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Wastewater Treatment

Operational Efficiency

THE CHALLENGE

Aquapolo is the largest wastewater treatment plant in Brazil, which faced the below challenges:

  • Addressing a severe shortage of potable water for the local community
  • Meeting the increasing demand for water for industrial use
  • Managing 20 different KPIs related to water quality and quantity
  • Reducing production costs
  • Improving operational efficiency

Schneider’s EcoStruxure platform provided us with an increase of up to 15% in the plant’s total operational efficiency.

– Sheila de Oliveira, Production Manager, Aquapolo

KEY FIGURES

  • 15% greater operational efficiency
  • Lower cost of ownership
  • Drinking water secured for >500,000 residents
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