BSS SoftSensor

Wastewater management

BSS SoftSensor

BSS SoftSensor is a cost effective software solution that optimises wastewater treatment processes by reducing chemical consumption. Using historical data from existing plant hardware, BSS SoftSensor calculates and predicts the optimal chemical dosing levels in real time.

Supported by BSS' automated insights, WWTP operators can thereby accurately dose iron coagulants, polymers, or other chemicals, ensuring compliance with effluent discharge limits while reducing chemical expenses, sludge generation, and CO₂ emissions.

Cost & resource efficiency

Effluent discharge compliance

Reduced CO₂ emissions

Cases

Explore our real-world use cases below.

BSS SoftSensor

Half the iron, same clean water

“Following thorough case studies, we have now implemented soft sensor control on two of our treatment plants. It has been a very transparent and reassuring process for us to go through with excellent support from BSS from the start right through to commissioning and completion. We have achieved good savings on chemicals, without any deterioration in our discharge results,” - Pernille Gammelgaard, Operations Manager, Skanderborg Utility.

Feb 16, 2026

BSS SoftSensor

Otterup WWTP cuts iron dosing by 23%

"Since 25 November 2024, our chemical dosing has been controlled by a BSS SoftSensor, which has performed very satisfactorily with the promised savings without the phosphate concentration in the plant effluent increasing." — Arne Michelsen, Technical Coordinator, VandCenter Syd

Sep 10, 2025

Powered by Sensor Fusion

BSS SoftSensor uses sensor fusion technology, the process of combining data from multiple and diverse sensors, to deliver precise and actionable insights.

By combining measurements such as flow, pH, and other key water content parameters from existing plant sensors, the software generates highly accurate chemical dosing recommendations.

This ensures an optimised treatment process without the need for new and costly hardware upgrades or time-consuming installations.

BSS SoftSensor uses sensor fusion technology, the process of combining data from multiple and diverse sensors, to deliver precise and actionable insights.

By combining measurements such as flow, pH, and other key water content parameters from existing plant sensors, the software generates highly accurate chemical dosing recommendations.

This ensures an optimised treatment process without the need for new and costly hardware upgrades or time-consuming installations.

Data-Driven Control

Traditional chemical dosing at WWTPs often relies on fixed dosing schedules or manual adjustments based on operator experience. However, this approach is time consuming, costly, and prone to inefficiencies, especially when wastewater contents fluctuate.

BSS SoftSensor changes this by continuously analysing sensor data and providing real time, data driven dosing recommendations.

Operators no longer need to constantly adjust chemicals manually or rely on trial and error, freeing up time and resources while ensuring consistent treatment and regulatory compliance.

BSS SoftSensor changes this by continuously analysing sensor data and providing real time, data driven dosing recommendations.

Operators no longer need to constantly adjust chemicals manually or rely on trial and error, freeing up time and resources while ensuring consistent treatment and regulatory compliance.