Water & Wastewater SCADA Systems Integrator (Texas)
TraC‑n‑trol, Inc. designs, integrates, and supports SCADA systems for municipal water and wastewater utilities across Texas. Our work focuses on reliable control, clear operator interfaces, and systems that can be supported and expanded over long asset lifecycles.
We support municipal water and wastewater utilities throughout Texas, including both urban and rural systems.
This service is intended for municipalities, water and wastewater utilities, consulting engineers, and operators responsible for treatment, distribution, collection, and remote facilities.
Turnkey SCADA Services (Deliverables‑Focused)
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Site assessments and SCADA system architecture development
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I/O review and control strategy definition
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PLC programming and HMI / SCADA configuration
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Telemetry and communications integration (licensed radio, unlicensed radio, cellular)
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Coordination with in‑house panel shop
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Factory testing, site commissioning, and operator training
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As‑built documentation and long‑term system support
Who We Serve / Typical Applications
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Water Treatment plans
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Wastewater treatment plants
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Lift stations
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Elevated storage tanks and booster stations
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Remote and unmanned sites
How SCADA Projects Are Executed
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Discovery and assessment of existing controls, communications, and operational requirements
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Design and standards alignment with utility specifications and industry practices
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Build and factory acceptance testing of PLC, HMI, and SCADA components
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Installation and site commissioning with minimal operational disruption
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Training, documentation, and handoff to operations and maintenance staff
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Ongoing service, upgrades, and expansion as system needs evolve
Platforms & Integration Scope
TraC‑n‑trol supports and integrates a range of SCADA and controls platforms commonly used in water and wastewater systems:
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PLC Platforms
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Allen‑Bradley Logix (Rockwell Automation)
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Schneider Electric (Modicon)
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AutomationDirect
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SCADA Platforms
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Inductive Automation's Ignition
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VTScada
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Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE and ME
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AVEVA / Wonderware InTouch and System Platform
Projects are executed with an emphasis on integrating with existing infrastructure and standards rather than forcing wholesale platform replacement.
Existing System Support & Upgrades
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Legacy SCADA and PLC modernization
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Partial upgrades and phased migrations
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Expansion of existing SCADA systems and remote sites
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Ongoing service support for active water and wastewater facilities
Representative Project Experience
Municipal Wastewater Lift Station Network
Scope: PLC upgrades, cellular and licensed radio communications, central SCADA integration, HMI refresh, alarm standardization
Outcomes: Centralized visibility, reduced unplanned site visits, standardized controls for long‑term maintenance
Water Treatment Plant & Elevated Storage Tank
Scope: PLC replacements, instrumentation integration, SCADA modernization, alarm and data logging improvements
Outcomes: Improved reliability, real‑time visibility, extended facility service life
Regional Utility with Distributed Remote Sites
Scope: Legacy RTU replacement, communications upgrades, SCADA server and workstation upgrades, system standardization
Outcomes: Unified monitoring, improved uptime, reduced operational risk
Service & Support Model
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24/7 on‑call support availability
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Business hours support Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
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Priority‑based response for emergency and non‑emergency service
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Long‑term service and maintenance focused on operational continuity
FAQ
Do you support existing SCADA platforms?
Yes. We regularly support and expand existing systems across multiple vendors and generations.
How are phased cutovers handled?
Phased cutovers are planned to minimize downtime, with parallel operation where required.
What documentation is provided?
As‑built drawings, control narratives, I/O lists, and system documentation appropriate for long‑term maintenance.
Can systems be expanded over time?
Yes. Systems are designed with future expansion and additional remote sites in mind.
Do you provide operator training?
Training is provided during commissioning and can be supplemented as staff changes.
What level of post‑commissioning support is available?
Ongoing support is available through scheduled service, on‑call response, and system upgrades.
Do you perform electrical and panel work in‑house?
Yes. Electrical services, panel fabrication, and controls work are coordinated internally through our /electrical, /plc-programming, and /panel-shop teams.
Need service?
Multiple Sites on One System
Remote Terminal Units (RTU's) are used to take inputs from field instruments that allow system operating parameters and their corresponding values (ex: tank levels, pressures, flows, pump motor status, chlorine residual, etc.) to be displayed on the graphical interface screen at the office.
Remote locations have SCADA control panels that incorporate programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) and radios to gather the digital information from the remote sites and then send them to the SCADA computer location.
Visualize Your Data
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems give system operators a visual real time view of their water or wastewater processes. Utilizing a powerful desk top computer, SCADA graphical display software, and remote monitoring equipment, the SCADA system provides a "System Dashboard" for remote management of their system. Radio telemetry is the typical backbone for data transmission from remote sites to a central office location.
In addition to displaying the current status of the system, the SCADA computer can alarm operators via e-mails or text messages and log information for regulatory reports.