Loudoun Water HMI/SCADA Upgrade to GENESIS64 Case Study

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Loudoun Water HMI/SCADA Upgrade to GENESIS64 Case Study

Case study of Loudoun Water's migration from GENESIS32 on Windows XP to GENESIS64 on Windows Vista for water distribution and wastewater SCADA operations.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Loudoun Water upgraded its HMI/SCADA platform from GENESIS32 running on Windows XP to GENESIS64 on Windows Vista. The project modernized 15 client workstations and integrated 64-bit architecture, Windows Presentation Foundation graphics, and enhanced security features. The utility achieved faster customization, improved operator interfaces, and better IT security while maintaining real-time monitoring of water distribution and wastewater treatment systems.

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Migrated HMI/SCADA from GENESIS32 on Windows XP to GENESIS64 on Windows Vista

Deployed 64-bit architecture and Windows Presentation Foundation for 3D graphics and modeling

Integrated Windows Vista Sidebar Gadgets, enhanced error reporting, and User Account Control

Expected 30-40% reduction in application customization time versus Windows XP environment

Maintained real-time monitoring of water distribution and wastewater treatment across Loudoun County

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