Southampton City Council, GB integrates EarthSense technology into woodburning emissions monitoring
Southampton placed 18 Zephyr air quality monitors in neighborhoods throughout the city. Real-time data on particulate matter (PM2.5) from residential woodburning are sent to the MappAir modeling suite for analysis. A combination of PM2.5 and national air quality data is used for hotspot mapping as well as street-level air quality alerts. City officials are working with The Environment Centre on a public education campaign about cleaner, more sustainable heating methods.
Southampton City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Buffalo, NY prevents sewer overflows during storms with the Wastewater Network Optimization System
Xylem's platform collects data from sensors throughout the city's sewer system. Machine learning processes result in predictions about potential overflows during heavy rains. This system automatically channels water into sewer pipes with available capacity, thus preventing wastewater from entering local waterways. The Buffalo Sewer Authority did not need to add new infrastructure for the project and can scale up the platform's use for future system extensions.
Buffalo, NY
United States
Jackson, MS addresses concerns about water access issues with digital twin built in InfoWater Pro
An August 2022 flood exposed issues with Jackson's water treatment and distribution systems. Satellite images, equipment data, and water sensor logs were inputted into InfoWater Pro. The resulting digital twin acts as a baseline for system performance across 17 water pumps and 800 miles of pipe. City officials develop more effective responses to water contamination, burst pipes, and flooding based on simulations in this virtual environment.
Jackson, MS
United States
Sunderland City Council, GB improves timeliness of winter road treatments with new sensors
The city's Winter Maintenance team receives real-time data on road conditions from 10 infrared sensors. Each sensor gathers air temperature, surface temperature, and dew points at a heavily used road. This sensor network uses a BAI Communications wireless network for reliable data transmission. Council officials combine forecasts from DTN Roadmaster with weather station and sensor data when deciding on road treatments in winter.
Sunderland City Council, GB
United Kingdom
East Hampshire District Council, GB converts community hall into IOT-connected housing pods
Council officials worked with Velocity RDT on installing 10 pods as temporary accommodations for unhoused residents. Each single occupancy pod includes Wi-Fi connectivity, appliances, a kitchen, and a bedroom. Sustainable features like rooftop solar panels, green roofs, and intelligent heating reduce Pinewood Lodge's carbon footprint. IoT sensors identify maintenance issues through real-time monitoring of air quality, temperature, and sound levels.
East Hampshire District Council, GB
United Kingdom
Augsburg Stadt, BY monitors heritage water tower operations with LoRaWAN sensor network
Public utility Stadtwerke Augsburg added water monitoring sensors to centuries-old towers at the Red Gate. Real-time data on humidity and water flow support quick responses to potential leaks. This system reduces operational costs and protects wooden structures as required by the facility's UNESCO World Heritage site designation. Augsburg also evaluates expanded uses of its growing fiber-optic network based on its experiences with water tower monitoring.
Augsburg Stadt, BY
Germany
Selwyn District Council, NZ collaborates with Attentis and Spark on wildfire detection pilot
Three Attentis fire detection sensors were installed throughout McHughs Forest Park. Each sensor gathers thermal imagery, air quality data, and 360-degree views around the clock. An AI-enabled platform evaluates data for early signs of forest fires. Fire service teams receive texts when wildfires emerge, thus reducing response times compared to existing reporting methods. This system also gathers particulate matter and pollen data for park visitors.
Selwyn District Council, NZ
New Zealand
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, UK trials flood sensor network in St. Neots
Six locations on the River Great Ouse were selected for the pilot. Sensors from local company cThings leverage LoRaWAN connectivity for live tracking of river flow, level, and temperature. Local officials receive messages when sensor readings indicate potential flooding in Huntingdonshire. This trial evaluates the effectiveness of early-warning messages and potential collaborations with local organizations. A successful pilot may see an expanded sensor network supported by new LoRaWAN gateways.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, GB
United Kingdom
Huntingdonshire District Council, GB
United Kingdom
Nottingham City Council, GB designs a smart traffic management system in collaboration with Vivacity
Nottingham and Vivacity started the 219-sensor network at the intersection of the A6514 and Aspley Lane. This initial installation combines sensor data on current traffic with AI-enabled analytics for optimized signal timing. Smart intersections elsewhere in Nottingham will also use Automatic Number Plate Recognition and active travel insights. Local officials will gain citywide insights into traffic types and trends following the nine-month installation process.
Nottingham City Council, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, GB replaces outdated CCTV network with smart cameras
Borough officials are working with North on a four-year replacement project for its CCTV network. Newly installed cameras provide 360-degree views of high-traffic areas in high definition. Each CCTV location also houses sensors for monitoring air quality and traffic patterns. Hammersmith & Fulham selected White City Estate and Shepherds Bush Green as the smart network's first locations. The next stage will add smart CCTV units outside of three football stadiums.
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, GB
United Kingdom
Helsingborg, SE evaluates the impacts of IoT sensor monitoring on gutter maintenance during pilot
Helsingborg's property management team worked with Pingday and Lindab on a gutter monitoring network. IoT sensors at three schools track water levels in gutters without the need for time-intensive inspections. Mobile alerts inform city workers of blockages as soon as they occur, thus preventing long-term damage to school buildings. This pilot builds on recent IoT projects in Helsingborg that check for open windows in schools and moisture levels in sports fields.
Helsingborg, SE
Sweden
Guelph, ON adopts eleven-x smart parking technology for improved enforcement and planning
Guelph and eleven-x plan implementation of the eXactpark system across two stages. The initial stage adds SPS-X sensors to 250 downtown parking spaces with another 1,750 spaces connected during the second stage. SPS-X sensor data on vehicle occupancy of public parking spaces feed into the eXactpark platform. City officials will use parking data for enforcement of its two-hour free parking initiative and more precise allocation of resources to parking services.
Guelph, ON
Canada