Water Utility Automation & Control Systems

To help municipalities keep up with the demand for new water infrastructure capacity, AID designs and builds engineered-to-order municipal water automation and control solutions that work reliably and efficiently even in the harshest environments.
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RESHAPING NORTH AMERICAN WATER UTILITIES

Ron Sigmon

Water Utilities Expert

With more than three decades of experience serving North American water utilities, Ron Sigmon has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s most trusted experts in water utility control systems, power distribution and engineered electrical solutions. Now serving as Senior Vice President at AID, Ron combines deep technical expertise with firsthand knowledge of the evolving needs of water and wastewater utilities. His insights reflect decades of partnering with utilities to solve complex operational challenges with reliable, application-specific systems.
1.

AGING INFRASTRUCTURE DEMANDS SMARTER MODERNIZATION – NOT JUST REPLACEMENT.

Utilities are balancing the need to replace decades-old infrastructure while maximizing the life of existing assets. That means investing in technologies that improve reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance without requiring complete system overhauls. AID helps utilities modernize through custom UL508A control panels, variable frequency drives, and engineered power solutions tailored to each application.

2.

DIGITAL OPERATIONS ARE BECOMING THE NEW STANDARD.

Every operator wants to improve uptime, reduce maintenance, and make faster, data-driven decisions. So remote monitoring, intelligent controls, predictive maintenance, and real-time system visibility are transforming how utilities manage critical infrastructure. These technologies, when implemented, improve leak detection, predictive maintenance, operational efficiency, and customer service while helping utilities do more with limited staff.

3.

RELIABILITY AND RESILIENCE ARE NOW MISSION-CRITICAL.

As utilities face more severe weather, increasing demand, and heightened regulatory expectations, resilient infrastructure has become essential. Engineered redundancy, dependable electrical systems, and responsive service partners help utilities maintain operations when reliability matters most – which is why my team designs solutions built for continuous performance in demanding environments.

4.

WORKFORCE SHORTAGES ARE ACCELERATING THE NEED FOR SIMPLER, SMARTER SYSTEMS.

Experienced operators are retiring while utilities face ongoing hiring challenges. Equipment that is easier to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain helps bridge the workforce gap. AID works collaboratively with utilities to develop intuitive control solutions backed by commissioning, training, documentation, and 24/7 technical support.

5.

CAPITAL INVESTMENTS MUST DELIVER MEASURABLE LONG-TERM VALUE.

With billions being invested in water infrastructure across North America, utilities are under pressure to maximize every capital dollar through lower operating costs, improved energy efficiency, and longer asset life. To reach those goals, you need application-specific engineering that can optimize system performance, reduce lifecycle costs, and build infrastructure that delivers value for decades – not just at startup.

“AID IS ONE OF THE FEW PARTNERS THAT CAN MATCH OUR SHIFT TOWARD DIGITAL WATER. THEIR ABILITY TO DELIVER CUSTOMIZED, FIRMWARE-INTEGRATED PANELS IN HALF THE TIME OF THE MAJORS IS WHY THEY ARE A PROTECTED VENDOR IN OUR CONSOLIDATION MOVE.”
– PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE, GLOBAL WATER TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
WITH OUR BROAD SPECTRUM OF KNOWLEDGE AND DECADES OF EXPERIENCE MANUFACTURING MOTOR CONTROLS, AID KEEPS IT FLOWING FOR A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS:
MUNICIPAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER
RAW AND TREATED WATER
DEWATERING AND SLUDGE
AERATION SYSTEMS
VENTILATION AND ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS
CHEMICAL PROCESS AND MIXING SYSTEMS
AGILITY AND SPEED

With the soaring demand for new lift stations and other water infrastructure, AID has the proven ability to deliver custom-engineered water utility automation and control solutions faster than the competition.

RUGGED RELIABILITY

For over 40 years, we’ve built our reputation by building products that take abuse and still work flawlessly year after year. That’s why we engineer equipment that can be exposed to the elements and stand up to extreme weather conditions.

ENGINEERED TO ORDER

We work closely with municipalities and consulting engineers to design and build controls specifically tailored to a project’s unique requirements. Whether modifying existing products or designing unique municipal automation solutions, our collaborative team specializes in finding new ways to optimize performance and efficiency.

RESPONSIVE SERVICE AND SUPPORT

From start-up and commissioning to in-depth training and documentation, we support our water utility customers at every step of the way. Whether we’re remotely addressing support needs, or deploying regional technicians to the field, our expertise is available 24/7/365.

Our Products

Whether building new water systems or retrofitting old infrastructure, we work closely with water utilities, engineers, and contractors to keep pace with demand. Our engineered control systems bring greater efficiency and control to both distribution and collection systems.

  • All major VFD and motor starters supported
  • SCADA and Communication systems support
  • HMI and PLC programming capabilities 
  • All types of digital and analog I/O modules 
  • Start-up and field service support personnel available
TALK WITH A WATER UTILITIES SPECIALIST TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CUSTOM SOLUTIONS.

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