Water utilities of all sizes use Ignition to increase the flow of both water and data, and reduce costs to a trickle. From connecting edge devices at remote sites to managing processes and monitoring performance from anywhere, Ignition helps you streamline operations with steady streams of data.

water/wastewater facilities use Ignition as their SCADA platform

of Fortune 100 companies
use Ignition

countries with Ignition installations

Clarksville Connected Utilities (formerly Clarksville Light & Water Co.) is a very progressive utility. New infrastructure, a fiber optic network, groundbreaking cybersecurity — these are just a few items the company is using to improve services for its customers in Clarksville, Ark.

- John Williams

Clarksville Connected Utilities

Most legacy supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems are license-based, meaning companies purchase individual licenses for each client and project. With Ignition’s unlimited licensing model and server-centric system, utilities can manage expenses while allowing for flexibility and growth. Each member of your team gets access to relevant data and analytics. Plus unlimited project tags and device connections at no additional cost. Ignition also accommodates instant system expansion.

In order to extend OT data beyond a central location, IT needs to be involved. Ignition is built on trusted technologies like SQL, Python, OPC UA, and MQTT that both IT and OT understand. These open standards put you in control of your data, and having a Single Source of Truth lets everyone in the organization see the same data. 

Legacy SCADA systems are typically built to be platform-dependent, meaning they can only run on a proprietary operating system. Devices that run different operating systems may not be compatible with the SCADA system. Ignition clients are totally cross-platform: They run on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and with the Ignition Perspective Module, clients can also run on iOS and Android.

With the use of UDTs (User Defined Types) for data and templates for visuals, Ignition provides numerous strategies for rapid development so that equipment, such as a chemical pump, can be defined once and used across the entire project.

With Ignition's Perspective Module, you can securely view and control any system from a phone, tablet, control terminal, and other devices.

In today’s uncertain environment, your water utility needs SCADA software made with cybersecurity in mind. That’s why Ignition is built on proven, industrial-grade security technology, including highly secure TLS communications, powerful client authentication, easy system auditing and security settings, and location-based security zones.

Explore our demo app for Water Treatment, showcasing many of Ignition's features like real-time status & control, alarming, reporting, and more.

To use this demo as a template for your next project, get the free Ignition Exchange resource here.

Use the free Water Industry Pack to quickly build screens that match your operations with water/wastewater-specific components including tanks, pumps, valves, and VFDs. Each component is paired with a UDT so you can quickly connect live PLC tags and visualize your data.

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