Climate Resilience with CAMO

According to key 2026 industry trends, climate-resilient infrastructure is a growing concern that stakeholders need to address.  

Across the country, water and wastewater systems are facing increasing pressure because of more frequent severe weather events. Aging infrastructure and rising energy demands are forcing utilities to rethink how systems are built and maintained.

Climate-related disruptions, including hurricanes, flooding, extreme heat, and freezing temperatures, can halt operations entirely. These events threaten not only critical equipment but also public health and safety.

Historically, infrastructure upgrades focused on capacity (e.g., larger pumps, expanded facilities, and upgraded pipelines). While those investments are still important, resilience now requires systems designed to withstand climate disruption.

Utilities need solutions that:

  • Protect critical electrical components from weather exposure

  • Reduce downtime during emergencies

  • Simplify maintenance in high-stress situations

  • Allow faster recovery after severe weather events

Control systems are often the center of water and wastewater operations. When panels are compromised by heat, moisture, flooding, or storm conditions, the entire system can be affected.

That’s where CAMO® plays an important role.

CAMO is a plug-and-play control panel solution designed to simplify maintenance while strengthening disaster preparedness. By providing a streamlined, integrated control platform, CAMO helps utilities maintain operational clarity, even during extreme conditions.

CAMO’s design supports:

  • Faster installation and deployment

  • Simplified troubleshooting and maintenance

  • Improved readiness during weather-related disruptions

  • Greater long-term durability in demanding environments

Infrastructure must perform under pressure, so the reliability of control systems directly impacts overall resilience. Through solutions like CAMO, Cox Research supports utilities in strengthening infrastructure at the operational level. 

Learn more about CAMO here.

Chris Cox