Preventing storm overflow operation

CENTAUR® is a smart solution that creates equivalent storage enabling wastewater networks to be used to their full capacity. This approach enhances environmental performance by reducing spills, enabling cost effective low carbon interventions for storm overflows.

CENTAUR® in action

See CENTAUR®’s impact in the real world.

CENTAUR® dramatically reduces storm overflow releases in Cowes, Isle of Wight

90% reduction in spill events since installation; removal of 135 predicted events in the first year following installation, despite there being incredibly heavy and frequent rainfall.

Multi-Gate CENTAUR® System helps Scottish Water in meeting the CSO Spill Challenge

A multi-gate CENTAUR® solution was developed to enhance the existing network, maintaining its function as a conveyance system while creating dynamic in-sewer storage.

CENTAUR® Prevents Flooding at a World Heritage Site in Coimbra, Portugal

Flooding reduced at World Heritage Site at low cost, with low carbon impact and minimal civils, and minimal invasiveness in an historic catchment.

CENTAUR® awards & accreditations

Latest news & insights

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CENTAUR® technology showcased at national conference

14th February 2025

Environmental Monitoring Solutions and Southern Water share CENTAUR® success at this year’s British Water Data Conference.

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Dr. Sonja Ostojin Head of Innovation
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A guide to Artificial Intelligence

9th January 2025

Artificial intelligence is often thought of as the emulation of human intelligence.

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Dr. Sonja Ostojin Head of Innovation
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What are Intelligent Wastewater Networks? How do they contribute to the REWAISE project?

12th June 2024

Prof. Pete Skipworth and Dr Sonja Ostojin discuss Intelligent Wastewater Networks.

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Dr. Sonja Ostojin Head of Innovation
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Accelerate your storm overflow programme

Work with our experts to identify opportunities, model benefits, and deploy CENTAUR® using our standardised, low-carbon blueprint solution.