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  1. Benefits Of Integrating Chemical Metering Pumps Into SCADA 5/28/2026

    SCADA-connected chemical metering pumps improve dosing accuracy, reduce labor, and enable proactive maintenance — helping utilities modernize operations without massive infrastructure overhauls.

  2. A Playbook For Reliable Reverse Osmosis Operations 5/27/2026

    The best reverse osmosis (RO) programs are guided by a defined set of operating principles that provides operators with clear performance standards and a consistent framework for decisions.

  3. What Water Utilities Are Missing – And What Happens When They Find It 5/22/2026

    Discover how Xylem’s Sensus InsightAI is helping water utilities turn data overload into real-time decisive action – without requiring data science proficiency.

  4. Why You Can't Patch Your Way Out Of The Latest Water Utility Threats 5/22/2026
    Iranian-linked hackers have successfully exploited PLCs at water utilities and energy facilities across the U.S., resulting in operational disruptions and massive financial loss. For many water utility executives, the immediate and instinctive reaction is to look for a patch. But in this case, there is no simple vendor fix.
  5. Remote Water Meter Reader: How To Retrofit Existing Water Meters For Automatic Reading 5/21/2026

    Automating manual water meter readings reduces non-revenue water loss and eliminates tedious site inspections. Retrofitting existing meters with cellular data loggers provides continuous, real-time analytics, enabling operators to identify hidden leaks and optimize multi-facility infrastructure management instantly.

  6. Municipal Water Treatment: A Look At The Advantages Of Performance Testing For Powdered Activated Carbon 5/21/2026

    Evaluating Powdered Activated Carbon through site-specific performance testing allows water utilities to optimize chemical dosing based on real-world efficacy rather than upfront price, preventing costly operational strains and ensuring reliable contaminant removal.

  7. Six Weeks Or Six Hours? Why Lead Times Are Breaking Wastewater Utilities 5/20/2026

    Wastewater utilities cannot afford six-week delays when pumps fail. Learn how domestic manufacturing and local inventory are reshaping emergency response and maintenance strategies.

  8. Beyond Non-Payment: 5 Emerging Use Cases For Remote Water Shutoff Valves 5/20/2026

    Remote shutoff valves are evolving beyond non-payment management, helping utilities improve emergency response, conservation, compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term system resiliency.

  9. The Water Talent Shortage Is Also A Diversity Problem 5/19/2026
    Utilities across the U.S. are facing growing pressure from aging infrastructure, climate resilience demands, regulatory scrutiny, and a workforce approaching retirement. Yet despite the scale of the challenge, much of the industry is still drawing talent from the same narrow pools and approaching hiring the same way it did years ago. That approach is becoming increasingly unsustainable.
  10. Navigating Changing Water Standards Without Losing Trust In Your Tap 5/19/2026
    When new contaminants show up in the news, or standards change and you see lower numbers combined with words like “maximum level,” “parts per trillion,” or “detected,” it’s completely reasonable to wonder: Was my water unsafe before? Did something get worse? Are we looking at things differently? In most cases, the answer is the last one. We are looking at contaminants through a different lens.