EU4Moldova: new water and sewage network control system introduced in Ungheni
On 4 April, the EU-funded ‘EU4Moldova: Focal Regions’ programme inaugurated a new modern automation system – SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System) in Ungheni. The system, installed at the regional operator ‘Apă-Canal Ungheni’ premises, enables real-time monitoring, data collection and remote control of the water and sewage network.
The new system includes a central control and monitoring centre, equipped with state-of-the-art IT equipment. Also, sensors and monitoring equipment have been installed at 15 locations.
Currently, the Apă-Canal Ungheni network consists of 155.4km of water pipelines and 66.5km of sewer lines. Previously, manual monitoring and telephone-based pressure zone control led to inefficiencies, high operational costs, and significant energy losses. With the SCADA system in place, electricity savings of up to 30% can be achieved, while intervention costs are reduced by up to 60%.
Vitalie Vrabie, Mayor of Ungheni city, said this launch was a major step towards increasing the efficiency and quality of the services provided by Apă-Canal Ungheni. “It also aligns with our vision of transforming Ungheni into a smart city. Both the company’s employees and the residents will feel the positive impact of this system, which significantly improves the management of an essential public service,” the mayor said.
At the same time, with the support of the ‘EU4Moldova: Focal Regions’ programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP and UNICEF, a 1000 m³ drinking water storage tank was built at the water treatment plant.
The new infrastructure connects 28 rural communities to the centralised water supply network, reducing reliance on well water and significantly reducing the risk of water-borne diseases in these communities.
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