Newsletter | March 6, 2024

03.06.24 -- In Case You Missed It In February

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Lead & Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) Compliance

With the pending finalization of the U.S. EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and the subsequent timeline for compliance, the time to act is now. But many utilities still have questions, challenges, and the need for guidance. This e-book will help facilitate successful compliance, as well as improved overall operations, with articles focused on lead service line (LSL) removal, inventory methodologies, customer communications, funding, and more.

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Lead Service Lines And U.S.

By Palintest

Lead service lines (LSLs) pose serious health risks, but the Kemio™ testing device can quickly identify them for removal and replacement with copper pipes. Collaboration is needed to prioritize testing and removal for safe drinking water.

Finding Your Team’s Ideal AI Inspection Solution

By IDEX Intelligent Water

The rippling effects of AI-powered defect coding alone are quickly changing the way municipalities approach sewer maintenance and asset management.

How Thornton, CO, Tackled LCR Sampling With 120Water

By 120Water

When a change in treatment coagulants left the city of Thornton, CO, on an increased monitoring schedule, the water quality team knew they would need outside support to tackle sampling for the 150,000+ residents in their community.

Are Bypasses Needed With Today's Waterworks Gate Valves? New Information Says They're Not.

By Derek B. Scott and John R. Helf, AMERICAN - American Cast Iron Pipe Company

Up until recently, there was no empirical data to support the position that bypasses are not needed for the routine operation of resilient wedge gate valves.

Improving Wastewater Quality And Reducing OPEX To Support Direct Potable Reuse

By Kando

Prolonged droughts and depleted groundwater levels have led El Paso Water (EPW) to develop alternative water sources. After decades operating successful non-potable and indirect potable reuse programs, the municipality will be among the first in the U.S. to utilize direct potable reuse (DPR).