Sewer level monitoring

A sewer level monitoring system that stops spills before they start

Field-ready radar sensors install in under 15 minutes, run for years on one battery, and detect blockages early. Trusted globally, built for US utilities.

Kallipr Captis Sewer level solution recording sewer levels

Sewer Level Monitoring

Kallipr's sewer level monitoring system gives US utilities real-time visibility across their sewer network, so operators can detect blockages, manage overflows, and meet EPA reporting requirements.

Why sewer spills cost US utilities millions

Every sewer overflow is a costly emergency. In the US, utilities spend millions each year on clean-ups, fines, and reputational damage. Ageing infrastructure, inflow and infiltration, and unpredictable blockages make the risk worse.

  • EPA consent decrees put pressure on utilities to cut SSOs
  • Emergency call-outs drain budgets and staff hours
  • Ageing infrastructure, infiltration, and unpredictable blockages make prevention harder than ever

A sewer monitoring system solves this.

What our customers say

The Kallipr devices were installed in a fraction of the time we expected, and the long battery life and low servicing needs mean lower total cost of ownership for the city over the years ahead.

Wastewater Superintendent City of Bellevue

You can install this against the flow or with the flow. Two mounting bolts. Very simple. I have only good things to say.

Wastewater Collections Supervisor Frederick County

This project definitely benefited our operations by letting us remotely monitor key data points and troubleshoot issues in our water management system

Manager, Operations & Technology Integration Norcat

We’re getting real insight into how our network behaves in the field, not just in models. It’s helping us respond faster, target our investment, and give our teams the clarity they need to act.

Smart Systems Manager Watercare
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How sewer level monitoring works

Sewer spills risk big fines, public outrage and costly clean-ups. A sewer level monitoring system prevents them.

1. Install the hardware

Mount a Captis data logger with a radar or float sensor, or Spectra, an integrated radar, into the manhole or pit.

2. Data is transmitted

The device sends water level data over CAT-M1 or NB-IoT, using internal or external antennas for reliable signal in difficult locations.

3. See alerts & trends

View live alerts and historical trends in Kallipr Kloud, or integrate seamlessly with your existing SCADA or platform.

Managing CSOs and SSOs: Monitoring for Compliance and Prevention

Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) are among the most closely regulated challenges facing US utilities today. EPA consent decrees, NPDES permit obligations, and increasing public scrutiny mean that utilities need more than reactive responses — they need the data to demonstrate proactive management.

Kallipr’s non-contact radar sensors give utilities continuous, real-time visibility into sewer levels at the sites most at risk of overflow. By detecting rising levels and surcharge conditions before they reach overflow point, operators can intervene early, protect waterways, and build the data record needed to support regulatory reporting.

How Kallipr supports CSO and SSO management

  • Early surcharge detection — monitor sewer levels continuously and receive alerts when levels approach critical thresholds, before overflow occurs
  • CSO event documentation — capture timestamped level data that supports EPA reporting requirements and consent decree compliance
  • SSO reduction — identify high-risk sites and blockage patterns across your sanitary sewer network to prioritise maintenance and reduce overflow frequency
  • Remote visibility — monitor unmanned overflow structures, manholes, and lift stations without requiring site visits or confined space entry
  • SCADA and platform integration — route level data and alerts directly into your existing control systems for seamless operational response

Whether you’re managing a consent decree, responding to an EPA audit, or building a proactive overflow reduction programme, Kallipr gives you the monitoring foundation to act on data rather than incidents.

Want to go deeper? Our complete guide covers how sewer monitoring works in live networks, how to choose the right sensor, I&I detection strategies, and what separates reliable data from noise.

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FAQs

Got questions about installation, connectivity, or sensor compatibility? We’ve answered the most common ones below to help you get started quickly and confidently.
Real-time data from radar sensors or float switches detect rising water levels early, allowing utilities to act before an overflow occurs, reducing environmental and public health risks.
Kallipr devices use market-leading technology to connect via low-power wide-area network technologies (CAT-M1 or NB-IoT) networks globally. Transmission and measurement intervals are fully configurable, letting you balance data accuracy, frequency, and latency with battery life. All data is encrypted, with built-in security features that ensure end-to-end integrity - from device to cloud to the way you use it.
With near real-time alerts from Captis and Spectra devices, utilities can pro-actively prevent blockages and overflows - avoiding costly emergency callouts, regulatory fines, and infrastructure damage, leading to significant long-term savings.
Installation can be as quick as 10 minutes, and does not require confined space entry for many sites. The ease of install minimises disruption to operations and significantly reduces the cost of deployment.
Where data also needs to be sent to additional systems, Kallipr hardware supports multiple endpoint configuration, which is widely used by utilities to route data or alarms directly to SCADA or analytics environments.
Yes, the patent-pending battery technology allows for quick, tool-free battery replacement. It can be done in under 30 seconds and ensures your operations are back up and running as quickly as possible.

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