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  1. Down And Dirty With Digital: How AI Enhances Water Infrastructure Fieldwork 1/14/2026

    Fieldwork is at the heart of infrastructure expansion and rehabilitation, as utilities, engineers, and contractors collaborate to build the systems and structures that treat and move water. The opportunity is great, but so are the challenges. Which is why new, digitally-enhanced tools are needed.

  2. 2026 Predictions: The Next Frontier Of Water Starts Now 1/15/2026
    Emerging trends signal a new era of agility, ethics, and resilience for water professionals.
  3. Why Haven't Field Tests For Lead In Water Gone Mainstream? 1/15/2026
    Given the maturation of sensor technology, the scientific and operational hurdles to portable lead analysis are somewhat surprising — but surmountable.
  4. Making Unplanned Downtime A Myth: Why Water Utilities Should Move From Time-Based To Condition-Based Maintenance 1/13/2026
    Many utilities still default to time-based maintenance, servicing equipment by the calendar or hours of operation of the equipment. It’s simple, but it often creates two expensive outcomes: over-maintenance and surprise failures. A smarter path is condition-based maintenance.
  5. Setting Global Standards: Inside North America's Only Full-Scale UV Disinfection Validation Facility 1/15/2026
    Portland's industry-leading facility reaches 100 reactor validations in 23 years.
  6. What Is Bathymetric Modeling? And How Can It Protect Ecosystems While Saving Resources? 1/14/2026

    Bathymetric modeling maps underwater terrain. It also helps guide planning, prevent hazards, and build climate-resilient infrastructure.

  7. Liquid-Only Sewers: A New Approach To Decentralized Wastewater Collection 1/14/2026
    Traditional sewer systems, while effective, often require significant capital investment, invasive implementation measures, and complex maintenance. As a result, innovative decentralized wastewater solutions are necessary to address the needs of communities or commercial areas in need of wastewater service. One such solution is the liquid-only sewer (LOS) system.