McCrometer Announces New Cloud Flow Monitoring Platform
The upcoming software provides digital tools for wastewater and stormwater utilities to track site data remotely.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Industry — General
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On September 28, 2026, McCrometer announced the upcoming launch of its cloud-based Open Channel Software. The platform is designed to provide utility operators with a centralized dashboard to monitor flow conditions across their networks.
Why it matters
Utilities are currently managing aging infrastructure while navigating stricter regulatory requirements. This software aims to improve visibility across collection systems while reducing the labor intensive processes often associated with manual data retrieval.
The system is designed to handle monitoring across hundreds of sites simultaneously. It remains under internal and external validation before a full market rollout.
The players
McCrometer
McCrometer is a company that specializes in manufacturing flow measurement equipment for municipal, industrial, and agricultural markets.
Hach
Hach is a manufacturer of analytical instruments and reagents used for testing the quality of water and other liquid solutions.
The details
The platform offers cross-site analytics, system alerts, and device diagnostics through a web-based interface. It also includes REST API connectivity and supports batch exports for compliance reporting while maintaining compatibility with Hach sensors.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: McCrometer announced the upcoming software launch.
Market Landscape
This software reflects the broader shift toward digital transformation in utility management as companies transition from manual data collection to centralized cloud analytics. It positions McCrometer to better compete in the growing market for smart, integrated network management tools.
Utility operators can expect to see reduced time spent on manual data collection for compliance reporting once the software is deployed. These efficiencies are designed to help utilities identify conditions that contribute to overflows or inflow issues more rapidly.
The takeaway
Adopting cloud-based platforms allows utilities to gain better control over aging systems while automating complex compliance reporting tasks. Operators should prepare to transition workflows to centralized digital dashboards to leverage these new monitoring capabilities.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WaterWorld.
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