Netmore Group, a leading network operator for Massive IoT, has announced a new partnership with Detectronic, a UK-based environmental and engineering firm specialising in flood prevention and pollution reduction for utilities and industrial clients.
As part of the collaboration, Detectronic has begun deploying more than 90,000 sewer monitors across Yorkshire Water’s wastewater network. Over the next five years, the rollout will include 65,000 Pressure Alarm (PAL) sensors and 27,000 LIDoTT Alarms, forming one of the world’s most advanced monitoring systems. These devices will operate on the LoRaWAN network that Netmore is building to support Yorkshire Water’s 1.3 million smart meter exchange program. This expansion ensures robust regional network coverage to meet service levels needed for targeted service improvements.
The same advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) managed by Netmore will also connect Detectronic’s PAL sensor, its first LoRaWAN-enabled product. Designed as a domestic sewer alarm for residential gullies and shallow chambers, the PAL sensor provides long-range, battery-powered communication with precise data delivery, helping Yorkshire Water achieve both environmental and operational goals.
Netmore Group, a leading network operator for Massive IoT, has announced a new partnership with Detectronic, a UK-based environmental and engineering firm specialising in flood prevention and pollution reduction for utilities and industrial clients
“We are excited to partner with Detectronic to help ensure reliable wastewater monitoring that aligns with Yorkshire Water’s commitment to environmental stewardship,” said Vadim Lyu, UK Managing Director at Netmore. “This partnership underscores our dedication to innovation and sustainability in the water industry and provides a powerful example of how a network deployed for an anchor use case like smart metering can be used to support numerous water management applications to meet the evolving needs of utilities and communities.”
Gavin Wagstaff, Product & Data Director at Detectronic, added: “We’re proud to be selected as a framework partner for Yorkshire Water and to collaborate with Netmore in delivering a robust, scalable, and highly accurate network monitoring infrastructure. The PAL sensor marks the beginning of our roadmap to develop more LoRaWAN-compatible devices that enable long-range communication for battery-operated monitoring solutions.”
Rob Button, Service Delivery Director at Detectronic, commented: “Our role in this project goes beyond supply and installation - we’re also responsible for the planned maintenance of all sensors throughout the five-year framework. To support this major contract, we’re expanding our operations and establishing a new base in Yorkshire, creating a range of job opportunities.”
