Combined Sewer Overflow

Combined Sewer Overflow

Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) pose significant challenges to wastewater utilities due to their environmental and economic impacts. Managing CSOs isn’t just about regulatory compliance—it’s about protecting ecosystems, optimizing operations, and minimizing costly incidents. Our CSO features provides real-time insights designed to prevent future overflows and manage incidents effectively.

The Problem

CSO events occur when sewer systems are operating over capacity, causing untreated wastewater to overflow into rivers, lakes, or other natural water bodies. These incidents lead to environmental damage, regulatory penalties, and expensive cleanup operations. Utilities face increasing pressure to respond quickly, accurately report incidents, and avoid escalating costs while complying with stricter environmental standards.

Typical Insights

Learn more about the characteristics of all the monitored overflow structures.

Sense-check overflow volumes correlated to rainfall and permits to see irregular patterns.

Find out which pipe-sections contribute to most overflow, and where there is excess capacity.

Discover the effect simply increasing the height of the overflow

Key Features

Lens offers comprehensive, real-time data to help utilities manage overflows efficiently:

Location and Duration Tracking

Monitor precise locations and durations of every CSO event to enable rapid response and reduce environmental harm.

Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts

Stay proactive with instant notifications and continuous monitoring to manage CSOs before they escalate.

Comprehensive Reporting

Generate detailed documentation essential for regulatory compliance and operational transparency.

Secure a Sustainable Future 

Combined Sewer Overflows are an ongoing challenge, but with Lens' CSO features, your utility can move from reactive firefighting to proactive management. Gain control over your network, reduce environmental impact, and streamline operations—all while ensuring compliance and protecting your community.