en.Wedoany.com Reported - Adopting remote monitoring technology can reduce waste management costs by more than half for multi-site industrial organizations equipped with oil-water separators, according to the latest research from Aquasentry.
Aquasentry's research is based on a battery-powered separator alarm system. In a multi-site deployment, this system helped a large operator transition from a fixed emptying schedule to a more flexible, data-driven maintenance approach.
In industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and retail, many organizations rely on oil-water separators to prevent pollutants from entering drainage systems and waterways. To comply with environmental regulations, these systems must be emptied before reaching capacity, but traditionally this relies on scheduled tanker pickups without regard to actual fill levels. This approach can lead to unnecessary collections, increased operational costs, and avoidable environmental impact.
To address this, an increasing number of operators are adopting condition-based maintenance strategies supplemented by real-time monitoring. Aquasentry's separator alarm system monitors oil, sludge, and liquid levels within the separator, issuing alerts via SMS or email when intervention is required. The system supports remote access through a centralized platform, enabling organizations to monitor multiple sites and assets in real time without the need for on-site inspections or fixed service schedules.
One organization trialing the technology across multiple locations reported a waste management cost reduction of up to 57% within six months. Following the initial trial, the system was deployed more widely, saving tens of thousands of pounds annually. The shift to a demand-driven emptying schedule reduced the number of tanker pickups, improving operational efficiency while maintaining compliance.
Remote monitoring also provides greater visibility into separator performance, supporting compliance with standards such as BS EN 858-2. Ongoing maintenance and calibration services ensure the system operates effectively over the long term, reducing the risk of undetected failures or pollution incidents. The monitoring system uses sensors installed inside the separator to transmit data to a central platform via a secure gateway. This platform allows operators to receive real-time alerts when thresholds are reached, monitor multiple assets across different locations, and reduce reliance on manual inspections and routine services.
The system can be installed on separators from any manufacturer, and its battery-powered design eliminates the need for a mains power supply, making it suitable for a variety of sites and applications. While the current system relies on mobile data, Aquasentry plans to launch a new oil-water separator alarm supporting LTE-M later in 2026, which will offer better underground signal penetration and greater coverage.
By aligning maintenance activities with actual demand, organizations can achieve both financial and environmental benefits. Reducing unnecessary tanker movements lowers operational costs and decreases the carbon footprint, supporting broader sustainability goals and environmental management systems such as ISO 14001.
As regulatory expectations rise, technologies that enhance visibility and control over environmental infrastructure are being more widely adopted. Aquasentry, part of the Darcy Group, manufactures its monitoring systems in the UK and supplies them to customers across multiple industries, supporting the shift toward more proactive environmental risk management.
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