Transforming CSO management: Deploying PLATO for swift solutions
The CSO challenge
Amidst mounting pressure from governments, media, and the public to curb combined sewer overflows (CSOs), innovative solutions are imperative. At RPS, we're at the forefront of this challenge, leveraging our expertise, knowledge, and cutting-edge technology to turn these solutions into reality.
The solution at hand
Enter PLATO, our iterative storage optimization tool. With PLATO, we can swiftly and accurately identify the necessary solutions to address CSO spills. By significantly reducing model simulation and human input time, PLATO streamlines the process of producing individual or catchment-wide solutions across multiple locations.
Driving change across the UK
PLATO has already made significant strides in assisting water companies throughout the UK. By replicating hydraulic model performance, it swiftly determines the required storage volumes to meet spill reduction targets mandated by programs such as the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF).