by Q-mation

Leading the Way in Transforming Municipal Wastewater Operations

Challenge: Outdated Systems & Limited Visibility

Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority (CMCMUA) manages the operation of five wastewater treatment sites serving more than 100,000 residents and thousands of seasonal visitors. Like many long-established utilities, their infrastructure was running on antiquated systems, with limited visibility, outdated controls, and no centralized oversight.

To ensure reliability, compliance, and efficiency for decades to come, CMCMUA set out on a multi-year modernization initiative—transforming their operations through cutting-edge automation and cloud-based maintenance management.

The Goals of This Initiative Were to:

  • Replace its 1970s-era SCADA system with a modern, secure platform.
  • Standardize GEO-SCADA requirements across all facilities.
  • Centralize visualization, data collection, and reporting.
  • Streamline maintenance tracking and planning.

This work occurred in parallel with keeping critical wastewater operations running around the clock.

Solution: Unified Control and Cloud-Based Maintenance

Partnering with Q-mation and our team of experts, CMCMUA launched a multi-year modernization plan built around AVEVA’s System Platform and Limble CMMS, powered by Stratus Edge for high availability.

This Integrated Approach Delivers:

  • Centralized control and monitoring across four regional plants, one landfill, and 60+ pump stations.
  • Cloud-based maintenance management for asset tracking, scheduling, and performance analytics.
  • Real-time situational awareness and standardized reporting for all field personnel.

Outcome: Reliable, Data-Driven Wastewater Operations

With AVEVA and Limble solutions in place, CMCMUA transformed decades-old infrastructure into a modern, connected, and intelligent operation—ensuring uninterrupted service for residents and visitors alike.

The first facility went live in 2022, with full deployment across all sites. In 2025, CMCMUA is continuing to improve their operations that have had invaluable impact on their field personnel’s ability to do their jobs at the highest level.

This project stands as a model for municipalities seeking to modernize operations without disruption.

“Limble’s intuitive system gave our field teams confidence right from the start. We can now track performance, identify problem assets early, and keep our wastewater operations running smoothly every day.” – CMCMUA Project Lead

About This Project

Industry: Municipal Wastewater

Solutions:

  • AVEVA System Platform
  • AVEVA Edge
  • Limble CMMS
  • Stratus Edge (Hardware)

Portfolio Product:

Asset Performance Management (APM)

Measurable Improvements in Performance & Efficiency

The system’s intuitive interface and standardized workflows have helped CMCMUA develop strong maintenance habits and ensure that critical assets never miss scheduled care.

  • More Than 450
    Maintenance tasks completed monthly
  • Planned vs. Unplanned Work Improved by 50%
  • Improved Regulatory Compliance
    Through complete maintenance history tracking
  • Reduced Downtime & Lower MTTR
    (Mean Time to Repair)
  • Fewer Costly Surprises
    Asset data entry uncovered discrepancies between design drawings and field installations, helping avoid potential change orders during an ongoing electrical upgrade project.

Key Takeaways

  • Centralized control and visibility across all facilities.
  • Cloud-based maintenance management and reporting.
  • Stronger reliability and compliance.
  • Lower downtime and maintenance costs.
  • Foundation for long-term digital transformation.

About Q-mation: Our mission is to help organizations power smarter operations with stronger solutions today and enable the digital breakthroughs of tomorrow through trusted software, innovative services, and the expertise that drives lasting progress.