Smarter Infrastructure: Reinventing Hydrants And Utility Strategy

In this episode of the Water Online Show, host Angela Godwin chats with Adam Donnelly from Mueller Water Products. Adam shares exciting updates from the past year, including Mueller’s transition from a bismuth-based brass to a more stable alloy — a move designed to improve supply chain resilience and sustainability. A highlight of the discussion is Mueller’s innovative hydrant retrofit solution. Instead of replacing entire hydrants, utilities can now replace only the above-ground components and seals, significantly cutting costs and avoiding disruptive digging and permitting. The retrofitted hydrants can also be equipped with Echologics technology for leak detection, making it easier for utilities to monitor older infrastructure more effectively.