RETHINKING WATER TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT
Deep Water Blue’s vSteam platform bridges the gap between on-site teams and water treatment consultants
Hertfordshire, UK – October 2025 – In this article, Deep Water Blue’s water treatment consultant Ian Page explores the thinking behind the company’s vSteam® and what it means for the future of digital water optimisation.
Data is only as valuable as the speed and integrity with which it is shared, and in steam and water systems, that truth is more critical than ever. Whether in energy generation, healthcare, or manufacturing, engineers depend on data to keep systems safe, compliant, and efficient. Yet across the sector, many still rely on manual processes that hinder transparency and delay action.
Deep Water Blue’s vSteam® platform – a data-led system improving performance, accountability, and efficiency – challenges that status quo. It bridges the gap between on-site teams and water treatment consultants, using real-time data to turn reactive maintenance into intelligent, predictive management.
A new era for data integrity and operational intelligence
Deep Water Blue identified a persistent challenge across industry operations: the need for timely expert oversight and data-driven decision-making without the delays inherent in periodic consultancy visits. Even with structured training programmes, on-site teams can face knowledge gaps that affect consistency and compliance.
The company recognised the opportunity to provide continuous, expert-level support through technology, an insight that led to the development of vSteam®, its advanced digital platform enabling real-time monitoring, analysis, and collaboration between site operators and Deep Water Blue specialists. By integrating consultancy expertise directly into daily operations, vSteam® helps to ensure sustained optimisation, accountability, and data integrity while transforming water treatment management into a proactive, continuous process.
Bridging the gap between site and consultant
vSteam® creates a shared environment for both site engineers and water treatment specialists, with test results uploaded online and instantly analysed, and critical results highlighted through a clear colour-coded system. Engineers can respond directly to site teams through the platform and offer technical guidance or escalate when or where necessary.
Beyond compliance, vSteam® also builds better habits. By tracking user-specific uploads, visualising trends, and centralising documentation, it provides a training and accountability framework and helps teams move from minimal engagement to proactive system ownership, a significant shift in safety culture and operational reliability.
A framework for a more sustainable, compliant future
The advantages of digital water optimisation extend far beyond convenience. Water treatment records should be retained for at least two years according to BG01 and BG04 guidance and best practice recommended by the Combustion Engineering Association. By safeguarding data and providing continuous performance insights, vSteam® directly supports compliance with these guidance documents for safe boiler operation and water treatment. It also complements the expectations of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000, which state that pressurised systems be monitored, maintained, and examined according to a defined written scheme. Together, these frameworks establish the foundation for safer steam systems and more reliable, auditable operations.
Originally developed for use with steam systems, the vSteam® platform now extends seamlessly to a wide range of applications – from cooling towers to heating and chilled water systems – and can be adapted to meet the requirements of any water-based installation requiring data capture, collation, and interpretation. This flexibility allows organisations to apply the same standards of accountability and performance insight across their entire water management infrastructure.
The measurable outcomes may vary, but the direction is clear. By enabling tighter control and visibility over system data, vSteam® promotes more stable water chemistry and helps to reduce failure potential alongside refining of chemical consumption and prevention of over-dosing. Early intervention helps smooth operational trends, addressing anomalies before they escalate into performance or efficiency losses.
The result is stronger compliance documentation that simplifies audits, supports regulatory inspections, and empowers site teams to take ownership of consistent, high-quality performance.
Ultimately, vSteam® demonstrates how technological innovation and engineering integrity can combine to create safer, smarter, and leaner water systems, aligning with the principles of BG01, BG04, and PSSR while elevating industry standards for risk management, accountability, and efficiency.
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About Deep Water Blue
Deep Water Blue specialises in innovative water treatment solutions for critical industrial applications. The company’s expertise encompasses steam generation, boiler water treatment, and advanced chemical technologies designed to optimise operational efficiency whilst minimising environmental impact.
For technical enquiries:
Ian Page, Deep Water Blue Ltd
Tel: 0870 460 2980 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.deepwaterblue.co.uk
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