The following are a few of the major components used to Automate Water Pumping Stations.

1. Sensors and Instrumentation: Various sensors such as flow transmitters, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, temperature sensors, and vibration sensors to monitor parameters such as flow rates, pressure, level, temperature, etc. These provide the input data to the pumping automation system. 
2. PLC/ Control System : They are used as the main control component of the pumping station to control the operation of all the pumps, valves and other field instruments in the station 
3. SCADA/HMI: The HMI provides the user interface so that the operator can operate the Control system efficiently. This includes a graphic display of the field devices and other components in the pumping station, alarms, and controls. 
4. Variable Frequency Drives- VFDs: They are used to control the motors driving pumps. They are used to control the flow rate and energy consumption of the pumps by motor speed adjustments. 
5. SCADA: The SCADA system will provide a centralized interface for monitoring and controlling the pump station. They collect data from the field devices, display the real–time data, and provide operators to control the pumping station. 
6. Control Valves: The liquid flow through the pumps is regulated to maintain the desired pressure and flow rates through these control valves which are automated.  
7. Communication Systems: The communication/ network system enables the data transfer between different components of the pumping automation system. Various wireless and wired communication protocols can be used for this. 
8. Emergency Shutdown System: In case of emergencies or failures, the pumping station or components of the station can be shut down automatically by the Emergency shutdown system. Thus, ensuring safety.