Drinking Water Case Studies and White Papers

  1. Rural Water Corporation Solves Chloramine Residual Issue 8/15/2016

    Bluebonnet Rural Water Corporation (BRWC), a subsidiary of Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, serves approximately 1,094 water meters in northeast Washington County, TX, but had a water storage problem not unfamiliar to even the largest water utilities in Texas.

  2. Municipality Looks To Expand Plant Capacity While Reusing Existing Systems 9/23/2020

    Sharjah Municipality of the Untied Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) was requiring to treat more and more flow despite having very little space for new treatment systems. They were looking at wanting to expand their plants No. 4 & No. 5 plants to meet new total nitrogen limits and try to do so by having to reuse the existing systems. This type of upgrade would save on cost as well as space at the plant.

  3. Repairing A Suspended Pipe Within 30 Minutes With HYMAX Permanent Repair Sleeve 2/5/2025

    In the picturesque village of Arzacq-Arraziguet in southwestern France, a critical water pipeline repair showcased the efficiency of modern tools and techniques.

  4. Water Quality Real-Time Analysis: Corrosion And Contaminant Detection Before It's Too Late 11/7/2022

    This article will explain the benefits of process analytical technology (PAT), including how it can be used to detect and prevent corrosion and contamination.

  5. Decoding Ozone Disinfection Revisited

    Late last year we published an extremely popular article on understanding the ozone disinfection process. Based on the response, we’ve updated this year’s article with a bit more information to illustrate how powerful these simple tools can be to operations staff.

  6. Avoiding Misguided Pipeline Replacement Expenses 10/14/2021

    Whichever the relevant adage — measure twice, cut once…a penny saved is a penny earned…look before you leap — the concept of being thoroughly prepared to minimize lost time, wasted money, or potential embarrassment is well founded.

  7. A Combo Utility Benefits From AMI 10/19/2023

    The City of Dothan, AL, recently turned to Aclara for an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solution to support its 31,000 electric and 35,000 water meters. This case study details how the city implemented a single network solution that effectively collects water and electric meter readings and provides the information needed to enhance operations and customer service for city residents.

  8. Straining To Make Diaphragm Operated Automatic Control Valves Effective 2/19/2014

    Diaphragm Operated Automatic Control Valves (ACVs) require reasonably clean water to function effectively and reliably.  Having a strainer upstream of the actual ACV is very important, but also having a smaller strainer located at the inlet of the pilot system on the ACV is also well advised. By Brad Clarke,VP Sales and Marketing, Singer Valve

  9. A Legacy Of Clean Water 3/22/2016

    Helping to maintain clean water is part of the Whalen family history, a story that begins in the mid-1990s with a father’s fervent belief that his research could make a difference and his son’s intense desire to ensure it did.

  10. Breaking The Causative Chain Of Legionellosis 10/22/2020

    Legionnaires’ disease first garnered public attention in 1976. After attending an American Legion convention at a Philadelphia hotel, 221 people became ill, with 34 dying of a mysterious illness. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a major investigation, and in 1977 identified the responsible bacterium, naming it Legionella.