Summary
The implementation of EcoStruxure Automation Expert is now operational at 19 water treatment facilities, facilitating expedited scalability and intelligent water management. Schneider Electric and City of Conroe Revolutionize Water Infrastructure with Open, Software-Defined Automation
CONROE, Texas, Sept. 22, 2025 – Schneider Electric, a preeminent entity in energy management and industrial automation, has unveiled a collaborative initiative with the City of Conroe, Texas, aimed at reinventing and enhancing its water infrastructure through EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE)—an innovative, open, software-driven automation solution.
As one of the most rapidly expanding municipalities in the United States, Conroe is allocating resources toward intelligent, scalable systems to accommodate increasing water demand while ensuring future resilience.
With EAE currently operational across 19 water and wastewater facilities, the city is harnessing advanced automation to expedite infrastructure rollout, enhance service reliability, and promote sustainable development.
“Partnering with Schneider Electric to implement EcoStruxure Automation Expert has been instrumental in fortifying Conroe’s water systems,” stated Daniel Robert, water superintendent of Conroe.
“This endeavor is enabling us to hasten deployment, boost efficiency, and support our overarching aims concerning transparency and the quality of life for our residents.”
Transforming Municipal Infrastructure
The deployment signifies a paradigm shift towards modular, software-defined automation—facilitating quicker commissioning, diminished engineering complexity, and secure remote management. Integrated cybersecurity and disaster recovery features further enhance emergency response, especially in a region that remains vigilant in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s repercussions.
“Water is fundamental to our communities and economy, yet urban centers encounter escalating challenges posed by supply deficiencies, antiquated infrastructure, and climatic uncertainties,” remarked Sophie Borgne, president of Water & Environment at Schneider Electric.
“Conroe’s progressive approach exemplifies how open, software-driven automation can safeguard a city’s water future while fostering scalable, efficient operational practices.”
Key outcomes resulting from EcoStruxure Automation Expert include:
- $50M infrastructure upgrade: Conroe is embarking on its most ambitious water infrastructure venture to date, emphasizing resilience, efficiency, and transparency. EcoStruxure Automation Expert serves as a critical enabler of this transformation, fortifying the city’s long-term vision for smart, scalable infrastructure.
- Accelerated site deployment: EAE’s modular, software-driven architecture greatly reduces the timeline and complexity associated with activating new plants. This capacity has been crucial in facilitating rapid expansion projects, including the pivotal Silver Springs Bypass waterline.
- Delivering cost and efficiency gains: EAE contributes to mitigating water loss and optimizing operations, resulting in lower operational expenses. Such efficiencies illustrate how innovation can yield real benefits for the community.
- Cybersecurity and resilience: The secure-by-design framework enhances resilience against cyber threats. Integrated disaster recovery and secure remote access capabilities improve emergency readiness, ensuring continuity in a region still cognizant of Hurricane Harvey’s impact.
Looking Ahead
Conroe anticipates broadening its application of EcoStruxure Automation Expert in forthcoming phases, constructing a smart water infrastructure that will cater to its burgeoning population long into the future.
Schneider Electric remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting the city’s sustainable and resilient urban development strategy.
Globally, EcoStruxure Automation Expert is garnering traction within the water sector. Cities such as Singapore and collaborations with partners like Royal HaskoningDHV and Intidaya are harnessing their vendor-agnostic, hardware-independent framework to enhance energy efficiency, streamline diagnostics, and minimize downtime.
“EcoStruxure Automation Expert is transforming water management,” asserted Borgne. “It empowers utilities to confidently address future demands through sustainability and digital insight.”
About Schneider Electric
Schneider is dedicated to creating impactful solutions that empower all to maximize our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. This ethos embodies our motto: Life Is On. Our mission is to serve as the trusted ally in Sustainability and Efficiency.
As a global industrial technology leader, we bring unparalleled expertise in electrification, automation, and digitalization to intelligent industries, resilient infrastructure, future-ready data centers, smart buildings, and intuitive homes.
Grounded in our extensive domain knowledge, we offer integrated end-to-end lifecycle AI-enabled Industrial IoT solutions featuring interconnected products, automation, software, and services, delivering digital twins that enable profitable growth for our clientele.
We are a people-centric organization, encompassing a diverse network of 150,000 colleagues and over a million partners actively operating in more than 100 countries, ensuring proximity to our customers and stakeholders.
We champion diversity and inclusion in all endeavors, guided by our commitment to fostering a sustainable future for everyone.
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