Featured Articles

  1. Pipeline Management Through Measurement 7/3/2023

    Pressure transients can be reduced through changes in pump operations and valve usage. Intelligent pipeline monitoring, combining pressure data with analytics, helps utilities prevent problems and educate operators and customers.

  2. Fast And Simple: The Benefits Of Remote Water Quality Monitoring 6/30/2023

    Traditional water quality monitoring methods can be slow and labor-intensive. Remote distribution monitoring, using street-level telemetry systems, is becoming increasingly popular, providing near-real-time information and building trust with consumers.

  3. The Intersections Of Technology And Sustainability 11/3/2022

    Properly leveraging the right technologies can help water utilities achieve their sustainability goals by balancing three conflicting goals: social, economic, and environmental priorities.

  4. Water Scarcity And Water Stress: The Difference And Solution 11/3/2022

    Understanding the difference and similarities between water stress and water scarcity is the first step in building a plan for a more sustainable, resilient water distribution system. 

  5. Why Reliable Communication Is Key To The Future Of Water 9/22/2022

    A reliable communications network must have robustness, redundancy, reconnaissance, and resiliency. This article will explain what this means, why it matters, and the necessary steps to build one.

  6. 4 Ways To Unlock The Hidden Potential Of Water Utilities 8/30/2022

    Learn how water utilities can reach their full potential by becoming more resilient, transparent, efficient, and sustainable.

  7. 5 Questions To Ask When Selecting A SaaS Metering Data Solution 6/24/2022

    SaaS technologies for metering data management (MDM) offer opportunities well beyond sending bills. But water utilities first need to understand their options before choosing a provider.

  8. How Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meters Deliver Savings To Users 4/26/2022

    Ultrasonic clamp-on meters offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional electromagnetic meters (also called mag meters) and other metering technologies for non-billing applications.

  9. Shifting To Cellular Solutions Underpins Long-Term Resiliency And Stability 9/22/2021

    System longevity is a growing concern for water utilities of all sizes and locations. One of the biggest obstacles in achieving this goal is the use of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) that leverages fixed network communications. Not only do fixed networks require significant expertise to build and manage, but a shrinking workforce is also making it difficult to replace institutional knowledge when those experts retire. Additionally, emerging cybersecurity threats are making fixed networks a heavy load for utilities to bear.

  10. Overcoming Space Constraints For An Accurate Flow Measurement 9/28/2021

    Accurate and reliable flow measurement is critical to many water treatment and distribution applications. However, this can be a dicey proposition because most metering solutions require a set amount of straight pipe runs, before and after the device, to ensure accuracy. To address these and other related issues, an innovative solution has emerged.