Distributed pH monitoring across industrial parks and special economic zones
A shared sewer network, one discharge point and dozens of tenants producing wastewater with different characteristics. Without continuous measurements across individual sections, identifying the source of a pH exceedance is difficult. A distributed monitoring network gives the site operator a complete real-time view of the entire area.
A solution for operators of industrial parks, special economic zones and multi-tenant facilities that share common wastewater infrastructure.
Four reasons why this is a practical choice
Immediate identification of the responsible tenant
See in real time which section of the network or which tenant is causing the pH issue.
Accountability based on facts, not assumptions
Monitor and settle tenant responsibilities using actual measurement data rather than negotiations without evidence.
Simplified environmental compliance
A continuous measurement history supports regulatory reporting and compliance with water permit requirements.
A fraction of the cost of site-wide cabling
The wireless network covers extensive industrial sites without excavation or kilometres of cabling.
What the solution includes
- IoTS Node Cabinet pH, LoRaWAN versionA prefabricated measurement cabinet with an industrial digital pH probe, installed at key sections of the shared sewer network and at the main discharge point. Data is transmitted wirelessly over LoRaWAN.
- LoRaWAN gatewayReceives data from measurement points distributed throughout the industrial park.
- ITS Edge Cabinet — standard versionA local ITS platform instance with a site map, historical trends and alarms. Data access can be restricted for each tenant in accordance with the lease agreement.
The system is modular: the number and placement of IoTS Node Cabinet pH units are selected to match the site sewer layout and number of tenants. The configuration shown is an example; an additional point for a new tenant can be added without changing the architecture.
How it works
Example: ⬤ ! marks the point where the system detected a pH threshold exceedance — in this example: Tenant C.
At key sections of the shared sewer network — one for each tenant or group of tenants using the same section — an IoTS Node Cabinet pH unit in the LoRaWAN version is installed. The main discharge point is equipped in the same way and is where the water permit requirements for the entire site apply. All cabinets transmit data wirelessly to a shared LoRaWAN gateway.
The gateway forwards data over Ethernet to the local ITS Edge Cabinet. The platform provides the site operator with a complete map and trends for every section, automatically identifying the point where an exceedance was detected. Individual tenants can be granted access limited to data from their own part of the network, in accordance with the lease agreement.
Where it works best
Industrial parks with shared sewer networks
Sites where multiple tenants share a single wastewater discharge system.
Special economic zones
Sites with multiple businesses and shared technical infrastructure.
Multi-operator logistics centres
Monitoring wastewater quality across multiple companies operating at a single site.
Multi-tenant facilities with a single discharge point
Buildings and complexes where multiple tenants share one discharge point to the receiving system.
Operators responsible for environmental compliance
Organisations accountable for exceedances at the shared discharge point.
Settlement and enforcement of lease provisions
Measurement data as a basis for settlements and potential claims involving tenants.
No more guessing which tenant caused the exceedance
- No evidence showing which tenant caused the exceedance
- Liability and penalties fall on the industrial park operator
- Site-wide cabling is expensive and time-consuming
- Disputes and negotiations without reliable evidence
- Expansion requires additional excavation and cabling
- Immediate identification of the responsible network section
- Tenant settlements based on actual measurements
- Wireless network — installation without excavation
- One platform with a site map and measurement history
- Add a measurement point for a new tenant without redesigning the system
ITS is the starting point, not the endpoint
Data collected by ITS Edge Cabinet is not locked into a single system. The platform forwards it to the tools already used across your site or organisation.
The systems shown above are examples. ITS can also integrate with other third-party systems selected for the customer’s specific IT environment.
Describe the industrial park and its shared infrastructure.
For an initial discussion, a site plan, approximate number of points, required pH thresholds and information about available network connectivity and power supply are sufficient.