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This article will discuss two of the most common drinking water sources and how they affect treatment priorities and configurations.

In this article, we outline the sources, occurrence, known health issues, and mitigation options for specific contaminants.

A mid-size water system in the southeast was looking to pull together multiple measurements in a single panel. After reviewing off-the-shelf solutions, they realized there was nothing that met their requirements.

Read about new mixers installed for Anglian Water that have delivered over and above estimated energy savings and had minimal disruption to the plant. 

Disposable, throw-away products are making raw sewage pumping tougher than ever. The Jefferson Street Pump Station at the City of Centralia, WA, had a problem demanding a cost-effective solution.

After anticipated growth of the New Jersey casino industry fell short, Atlantic City Sewerage Company’s Baltic Avenue Pump Station was left with grossly-oversized long-shaft sewage pumps that operated inefficiently and were prone to cavitation.

Historically, lift station operators have turned to chemical treatments as the primary means of managing grease buildup. However, these methods carry inherent drawbacks. 

The community of Kinglake West was on a waiting list to receive government financing for a new sewer system when, in 2009, a disastrous fire swept through the area. The damage was so extensive that funding for a wastewater collection system was expedited. The new system needed to be up and running as soon as possible, without being an undue financial burden to homeowners.

It’s common for wastewater treatment plant operators and design engineers to get comfortable with one type of blower for aeration. However, multiple blower technologies are available to consider when designing a new system. Understanding the difference between them, as well as the pros and cons of each based on the specific application, is critical to the decision-making process.

Whether at the asset, process, or system level, utilities can unlock big results quickly by putting their digital twin to work in the right way. For those who don’t know where to start, following a simple audit, evaluate, and prioritize approach can provide the building blocks needed to realize transformative gains.

Explore how operational and financial resilience can be improved by implementing a water infrastructure digital twin.

Deciding on a successful digital direction for your organization involves wading through many competing factors. Given these ancillary factors, how can you create a resilient digital journey?