In partnership with our customers, we are working to decarbonize industry and water infrastructure by lowering energy and chemical consumption; generating affordable and green energy to reduce carbon emissions while supporting hydrogen production; and boosting the resilience of cities and industry to help mitigate and adapt to global warming.
Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city, has been seeing a rise in frequent heavy rainfall, partly due to its warm tropical climate and partly due to the impact of climate change. Although Interagua, the local water utility, has been continuously working to mitigate flooding issues, the city has faced significant challenges stemming from the aging sewage system's complexity. In a bid to address this challenge, they invested in the sewer module of Hubgrade Performance — our digital solution, utilizing available real-time data including rainfall, water levels, flow data, and stormwater forecasting. This module has enhanced the sewer system's ability to manage increased flow volumes and helps protect neighborhoods from flooding while decarbonizing the operations thanks to network work optimization.