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  1. Building Institutional Memory: Connecting Infrastructure Design And Operations 11/6/2025

    As water utilities face unprecedented challenges driven by climate change and the need for adaptive planning, the traditional separation between capital design work and ongoing operational performance is rapidly becoming unsustainable. Thankfully, connected digital tools are breaking down these barriers.

  2. Collaborating To Execute The AI-Water Nexus 11/6/2025

    Amazon and Xylem partner to tackle Mexico’s leaking water systems as the country balances water scarcity and a growing tech sector.

  3. Taking The Lead On Ditching Lead 11/5/2025

    AWWA C800, Underground Service Line Valves and Fittings, was built around the use of one brass alloy, C83600, also known as leaded red brass, favored for its manufacturability and low cost. Over the last two decades, the waterworks industry has transitioned to brass alloys that meet the definition of lead-free for most surfaces contacting potable water.

  4. Do Younger Engineers In Wastewater Care More? 11/5/2025

    Compared to their senior counterparts, do younger engineers in the wastewater industry care more about the environment? A millennial weighs in.

  5. 3 Utilities Achieve Cleaner, More Reliable Water For Their Communities With Intelligent Solutions 10/30/2025

    From droughts to floods to leaking pipes, water utilities are under more pressure than ever. Traditional infrastructure wasn’t designed for today’s demands, but digital technology is helping close the gap. Tucson Water, Buffalo Sewer Authority and Hot Springs are three utilities leveraging Xylem’s intelligent solutions to identify and address issues before they happen – providing a cleaner, more reliable water supply for the communities they serve.

  6. From Blowers To Controls: The Path To Smarter Aeration 10/30/2025

    Aerzen’s latest hybrid blowers and intelligent control systems deliver unmatched energy efficiency, adaptive performance, and lower operational costs—helping wastewater plants modernize aeration for a smarter, more sustainable future.

  7. Reshaping Resilience: How Tech Giants And Utilities Are Confronting The Global Water Crisis 10/30/2025

    Water scarcity is increasingly impacting sectors from agriculture and energy to urban planning and high-tech manufacturing. Recently, industry leaders gathered to explore how new technologies and complex industrial demands are forcing a fundamental rethinking of water infrastructure.

  8. How Advanced Process Controls Empower Operators, Enhance Effluent Quality, Save Energy, And Reduce Emissions At WWTPs 10/30/2025

    Technology like advanced process control systems can streamline operations, create opportunities to lower costs and emissions, and ensure effluent quality meets the highest standards. Research also indicates that implementing an appropriate control strategy can help reduce N2O emissions.

  9. The Hidden Costs Of Legacy Operational Technology 10/30/2025

    Water and wastewater utilities can get stuck in a cycle of upgrading their legacy operational technology systems. Here’s how to break that cycle.

  10. From Data To Decisions: AI's New Role In Water Management 10/30/2025
    Engineers are turning to AI to cut weeks of work into hours and sharpen critical decisions.