Case Study: Multinational Mining Company Saves Over 20 Hours/Month with KETOS SHIELD

Mining Company Saves Over 20 Hours/Month with the KETOS SHIELD

A multinational mining company faced challenges with its water quality monitoring process. They relied on manual, once-daily testing for parameters like Nitrates and Ammonia using handheld colorimeters, which was time-consuming, prone to human error, and did not provide real-time data for their SCADA system. This lack of immediate, accurate insight made it difficult to effectively monitor treatment performance and filter efficiency. To address this, they turned to KETOS for a solution using the KETOS SHIELD and KETOS Smart Water Intelligence Platform.

The solution from KETOS involved installing two SHIELD devices to autonomously monitor influent and effluent water 24/7, testing for a wide range of environmental, nutrient, and heavy metal parameters at high frequencies. The integrated platform provided lab-accurate, real-time data, automated exceedance alerts, and integration with the company's SCADA system. This implementation by KETOS saved the company over 20 hours per month in manual labor, provided critical insights into treatment effectiveness, and enabled real-time monitoring and modification of water treatment parameters.