WATER TALK

Applying SCADA In Ocala
Bryan Sinkler of Trihedral discusses Ocala, FL’s SCADA application including SCADA lifespan concerns, integration of security cameras with their SCADA system and the benefits of multiple SCADA historians.   Continue Reading..
Mobile Leak Finder Technology Tested On Transmission Main In New Orleans
Marc Bracken, General Manager of Echologics Engineering, discusses Echologics’ permanent leak detection and monitoring solution for large transmission mains  Continue Reading..
Continuous Leak Monitoring Advances Smart Water Intelligence
Jackie Lemmerhirt, Vice President, Software for Mueller Systems, explains the move to continuous leak monitoring and the necessity of effective leak detection in pipeline rehabilitation.  Continue Reading..
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Avoiding Water Main Breaks
Muthu Chandrasekaran, Vice President, Business Development for Pure Technologies, explains how Pure Technologies is helping utilities understand their underground assets in more detail to avoid major line interruptions.  Continue Reading..
Inserting A Magnetic Flow Meter Into A Control Valve
Mark Gimson, Business Development and Marketing Manager for Singer Valve, introduces Singer Valve’s new SPIMV which combines a magnetic flow meter with a control valve to provide operators and engineers with a myriad of new flow measurement and control options.  Continue Reading..
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Overcoming The Barriers To Innovation In The Water Industry
Dawn Kristof Champney, President of the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA), reviews the “Overcoming Challenges to Innovation in the Water Industry” technical session that took place at AWWA’s 2013 Annual Convention and Exhibition in Denver, CO.  Continue Reading..
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The Advantages Of Meters Generating Their Own Power
Scott Williamson, CEO of Capstone Metering, discusses the advantages of Capstone’s patented rechargeable battery technology housed within the meter.  Continue Reading..
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How Can A Pipe Deliver Energy Savings?
Maury Gaston, Manager of Marketing Services for American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO), discusses the benefits of ductile iron pipe including energy savings, certified sustainability and a new polyethylene encasement.  Continue Reading..
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How Can Public-Private Partnerships Help Meet US Water Management Challenges?
Michael Deane, Executive Director of the National Association of Water Companies, provides some guidance of how and when to consider a public-private partnership for your community.  Continue Reading..
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30 to 40 Percent Water Loss Is Common
Steve Bruskiewicz, Municipal Utilities Solution Quality Manager for Johnson Controls, shares some worrisome truths about the industry’s water loss, energy use, pending lead-free implications and long-term asset management needs.  Continue Reading..