BACKGROUND

Water quality is of the utmost importance in the city of Winter Haven, FL, also called the Chain of Lakes City for its 50 local lakes. The Winter Haven Water Department (WHWD) maintains drinking water operations in addition to 250 miles of wastewater mains, 216 lift stations, 5,241 manholes, and two wastewater treatment facilities that handle five million gallons of wastewater a day. The department serves more than 51,000 residents and 40,000 accounts in a rapidly growing area.

SUMMARY

Winter Haven has addressed the challenges posed by the impact of heavy rain events on its collection system. Today the WHWD proactively manages the city’s 250-mile collection system with 70 SmartCover sensors and rain monitors that provide analytical data 24/7/365. With SmartCover as its partner, the city of Winter Haven has reduced the uncertainty surrounding sewer system conditions and manages its operations with more confidence, safeguarding its infrastructure and preventing more sanitary sewer overflows.

Interested in finding out how our SmartCover solutions can work for you? Reach out to sales@smartcoversystems.com or call (855) 291-1980.