How monitoring and optimization tools can conserve energy and resources for wastewater systems
In this interview, Wastewater Digest’s Bob Crossen speaks with Quinn Jones, product manager at Digi, about how wastewater and water utilities can modernize operations without ripping out and replacing existing infrastructure. Quinn explains how utilities can repurpose current AMI networks, radio systems, and field instrumentation to enable continuous monitoring, predictive maintenance, and new sensor integrations while staying within budget and rolling out upgrades in phases.
The discussion covers real‑world examples, including Miami’s repurposed AMI street‑lighting network and London’s multi‑year phased deployment, along with practical considerations for utilities of all sizes. Those exploring ways to optimize lift stations, improve visibility of collection systems, or extend the life of assets through smarter data strategies, this conversation delivers insights worth a watch or listen.
Timestamps
- 00:00 — Introduction & topic overview
- 00:39 — What “repurposing networks” means
- 04:16 — Miami streetlight example
- 05:16 — Additional utility use cases
- 05:39 — Utility size considerations
- 08:52 — What drives success
- 13:14 — Closing & additional resources
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About the Author
Bob Crossen
Bob Crossen is the vice president of content strategy for the Water and Energy Groups of Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B. EB2B publishes WaterWorld, Wastewater Digest and Stormwater Solutions in its water portfolio and publishes Oil & Gas Journal, Offshore Magazine, T&D World, EnergyTech and Microgrid Knowledge in its energy portfolio. Crossen graduated from Illinois State University in Dec. 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He worked for Campbell Publications, a weekly newspaper company in rural Illinois outside St. Louis for four years as a reporter and regional editor. Crossen can be reached at [email protected].