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Schneider Electric and City of Conroe Transform Water Infrastructure
Conroe plans to expand its use of EcoStruxure Automation Expert in future phases, building a smart water infrastructure that will serve its growing population for decades.
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Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and industrial automation, announced a strategic collaboration with the City of Conroe, Texas, to modernize and expand its water infrastructure using EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE)—Schneider Electric’s open, software-defined automation solution.
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., Conroe is investing in scalable, intelligent systems to meet rising water demand and ensure long-term resilience. With EAE now deployed across 19 water and wastewater facilities, the city is leveraging advanced automation to accelerate infrastructure delivery, improve service reliability, and support sustainable development.
Transforming Municipal Infrastructure
The deployment marks a significant shift toward modular, software-defined automation—enabling faster commissioning, reduced engineering complexity, and secure remote operations. Built-in cybersecurity and disaster recovery capabilities also bolster emergency response in a region still mindful of Hurricane Harvey’s impact.
Key Outcomes Enabled by EcoStruxure Automation Expert
- $50M Infrastructure Upgrade: Conroe is undertaking its most ambitious water infrastructure investment to date, focused on resilience, efficiency, and transparency. EcoStruxure Automation Expert is a key enabler of this transformation, supporting the city’s long-term vision for smart, scalable infrastructure.
- Accelerated Site Deployment: EAE’s modular, software-defined architecture significantly reduces the time and complexity of bringing new plants online. This has been instrumental in supporting rapid capacity expansion, including critical projects like the Silver Springs Bypass waterline.
- Delivering Cost & Efficiency Gains: EAE helps reduce water loss and optimize operations, contributing to lower operational costs. These efficiencies demonstrate how innovation can deliver tangible benefits to residents.
- Cybersecurity & Resilience: The secure-by-operations architecture strengthens resilience against cyber threats. Built-in disaster recovery and secure remote access capabilities enhance emergency preparedness, ensuring continuity in a region still mindful of Hurricane Harvey’s legacy.
Looking ahead
Conroe plans to expand its use of EcoStruxure Automation Expert in future phases, building a smart water infrastructure that will serve its growing population for decades. Schneider Electric remains committed to supporting the city’s long-term strategy and enabling sustainable, resilient urban development.
Across the globe, EcoStruxure Automation Expert is gaining momentum in the water sector. Other cities like Singapore and partners like Royal HaskoningDHV and Intidaya are leveraging its vendor-agnostic, hardware-independent design to boost energy efficiency, streamline diagnostics, and reduce downtime.
Conroe plans to expand its use of EcoStruxure Automation Expert in future phases, building a smart water infrastructure that will serve its growing population for decades. Schneider Electric remains committed to supporting the city’s long-term strategy and enabling sustainable, resilient urban development.
Across the globe, EcoStruxure Automation Expert is gaining momentum in the water sector. Other cities like Singapore and partners like Royal HaskoningDHV and Intidaya are leveraging its vendor-agnostic, hardware-independent design to boost energy efficiency, streamline diagnostics, and reduce downtime.
