Water Treatment Intelligence

AI-Based WTP Optimization Platform

Integrated SCADA-Driven Intelligence for Chemical, Energy & OPEX Efficiency

Transforming water treatment plants from passive monitoring to intelligent, autonomous optimization systems

Current Operational Challenges

Raw Water Quality Fluctuations

Significant turbidity variations in intake water require constant manual adjustment of coagulation dosing without accurate calibration or prediction.

Chemical Overdosing

Manual NTU prediction without data-driven insights causes 15-25% overdosing of coagulant, increasing chemical costs and effluent quality risks.

Unoptimized Energy Consumption

Energy usage not optimized for tariff variations (WBP vs LWBP), resulting in electricity costs higher than necessary.

No Early Warning System

Inability to predict sludge overflow, sediment buildup, or hydraulic problems until they become operational crises.

Reactive OPEX Management

Decision-making based on reactive responses without real-time data or scenario simulation for OPEX efficiency planning.

Limited Data Utilization

Existing SCADA systems capture data but lack intelligence to transform it into actionable optimization recommendations.

The Solution: From SCADA Monitoring to AI Optimization

SCADA Conventional

Q: "Apa yang sedang terjadi?"

What is happening now?

  • Passive monitoring & reactive alerts
  • Threshold-based alerts (static)
  • Manual historical reporting
  • Operator as decision-maker

AI Optimization Platform

Q: "Apa yang akan terjadi?" + "Apa yang harus dilakukan?" + "Berapa yang bisa dihemat?"

What will happen? What should be done? How much can be saved?

  • Predictive & prescriptive recommendations
  • ML-driven automated optimization
  • Real-time OPEX scenario simulation
  • System-driven intelligent decisions

System Architecture: 4-Layer Intelligence Stack

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Layer 4

Executive Dashboard & Simulator

Real-time KPI display, OPEX simulator, AI insights & alerting for management and operational direction

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Layer 3

AI & Analytics Engine

ML predictive models: Chemical Optimizer, Sedimentation Intelligence, Energy Scheduler, Water Balance & NRW

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Layer 2

Data Pipeline & Historian

Automatic ETL, data historian storage, quality validation, and multi-sensor integration

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Layer 1

SCADA & Sensor Network

NTU sensors, flow meters, pH sensors, energy meters, level sensors connected to existing SCADA

Key Advantage: Non-intrusive architecture connects to existing SCADA infrastructure without operational disruption. Scalable design for long-term expansion.

Key Optimization Modules

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AI-Based Coagulant Dose Optimizer

Eliminates manual coagulation dosing through predictive ML regression

Input Model

  • • Turbidity air baku (NTU Intake)
  • • Debit aliran masuk (m³/jam)
  • • Parameter pH & temperatur
  • • Kandungan organik (SCM/DOC)

Output & Capabilities

  • • Real-time optimal dosing recommendations (mg/L)
  • • Sensitivity analysis & feature importance
  • • Historical comparison (actual vs optimal)
  • • Automatic overdosing alerts

Expected Benefit: 5-15% Chemical Cost Savings

Eliminates 15-25% overdosing that occurs with manual approaches, achieving precise dosing based on real-time water conditions

Additional Optimization Modules

Sedimentation Intelligence

Predicts sludge overflow and sediment buildup with early warning system

Energy Scheduler

Optimizes energy consumption based on tariff variations (WBP vs LWBP)

Water Balance & NRW

Monitors non-revenue water and identifies leakage patterns

OPEX Simulator

Real-time scenario simulation for operational efficiency planning

Water Treatment Process Integration

Our platform optimizes the complete water treatment process:

1 Intake2 Coagulation3 Sedimentation4 Filtration5 Disinfection

Implementation & Results

Proven Implementation

Client: PT WIKA Tirta Jaya Jatiluhur

IPA Bekasi & IPA Cibeet Water Treatment Plants

Implementation Approach

Non-intrusive integration with existing SCADA infrastructure. Zero operational disruption during deployment.

Deployment Timeline

Rapid implementation with immediate insights from day one of operation.

Business Outcomes

5-15%

Chemical Cost Reduction

Through optimized coagulant dosing

20-30%

Energy Optimization

Through smart tariff-aware scheduling

Real-time

Early Warning System

Predicts issues before they become crises

Why This Matters for Water Utilities

Water treatment plants operate under constant pressure: ensuring water quality, managing costs, and responding to variable raw water conditions. Traditional SCADA systems provide visibility but not intelligence. Our AI-Based WTP Optimization Platform transforms this by automating optimization decisions, reducing costs, improving quality, and enabling operators to focus on strategic challenges rather than routine optimization.

The result is a water treatment plant that operates more efficiently, more reliably, and more cost-effectively—while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Ready to Optimize Your Water Treatment Operations?

Learn how Wiratama's AI-Based WTP Optimization Platform can reduce costs, improve quality, and transform your water treatment plant into an intelligent system.

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