Drinking Water Case Studies and White Papers

11. Minnetonka, MN Pilots Acoustic Pipe Assessment Prior To Road Resurfacing 9/19/2025

    A Minnesota suburb used non-invasive acoustic technology to assess an aging water main before a 20-year road construction moratorium. This critical data allowed them to confidently prioritize pipe renewals and better manage their infrastructure budget.

12. Common LT2 Compliance Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them) 6/5/2023

    Water systems are complex, and many things can go awry that can cause a once-compliant plant to fall out of compliance or cause a compliance solution to fail at startup.

13. How To Squeeze Money Out Of Your Water Meters 5/30/2018

    There are many types of water meters being used across the U.S. to measure water consumption. And even though the panacea for a water utility would be to equip each residence with the same meter — standardizing metering technique, data capture and maintenance — the reality is that a utility needs to be able to read and service the variety of meters that make up its metering portfolio.

14. The Right Chemical Feed Pump Choice Saves City Energy Cost And Downtime 12/2/2020

    Long-term costs such as energy and maintenance are often not considered in the initial stages of water treatment plant upgrades. This potentially leaves treatment plants with ongoing and reoccurring expenses, which often result in higher energy bills, increased purchases of spare parts, and operator labor time. 

15. Inside The Technology: 3M Liqui-Cel Membrane Contactors 4/19/2021

    While dissolved gas can give beverages distinctive flavors and fizz, it can also corrode boiler equipment and cause problems in microelectronics. With 3M’s advanced gas transfer membrane technology, you have the power to control dissolved gases with precision. Dive in to learn the ins and outs of 3M Liqui-Cel technology.

16. Making Every Drop Count During Drought And Fire Season 6/17/2021

    In 2020, the world got a firsthand glimpse into how warmer, drier conditions are enabling harsher periods of drought--resulting in longer fire seasons and greater water scarcity. 

17. Lease vs. Purchase: A Guide To Maximum Cost Savings For Chlorine Dioxide Systems 12/4/2020

    Chemical dosing for disinfection is a critical step in the drinking water treatment process, but the available solutions are often expensive. A high-quality chlorine dioxide system can address the need for disinfection as well as taste and odor control while minimizing disinfection byproducts, but the acquisition should be properly structured to be as economical as possible. Water Online spoke with JCS Industries President Brian Whitmore about the important factors to consider in determining which option for a chlorine dioxide system makes the most financial sense.

18. Giving Thanks For Water Advocates' Big-Picture Thinking 11/30/2020

    Confronted by everyday operating challenges, many decision-makers at drinking water and wastewater organizations do not always have all the time they would like to develop big-picture strategies and tactics for current and long-term concerns. Fortunately, multiple dedicated water-advocacy organizations do. Here are seven areas where water strategists, decision-makers, and other leaders can benefit from those valuable insights.

19. Central California Winery Removes 1,2,3-TCP From Well Water Using Granular Activated Carbon 12/21/2023

    North of Fresno in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a winery detected elevated levels of 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) in the water coming from its two main wells. A chlorinated hydrocarbon, 1,2,3- TCP is a chemical associated with old pesticide practices (particularly soil fumigants) and is a suspected human carcinogen.

20. Is Your Water System Trying to Tell You Something? 7/6/2020

    When something goes wrong, we often ask ourselves if there was some sort of sign that would have lessened the impact. Especially if you are in the business of providing water to people, you might wish you had a crystal ball to get in front of problems before they happen. While we can’t provide you with a crystal ball, we can help give some insight into what your water system may be telling you with the introduction of the AFC SEMPER Remote Pressure Monitor.