Drinking Water Case Studies and White Papers

  1. The Financial Upside Of Electronic Meters 5/28/2019

    Mechanical flow meters have a proven track record. However, there’s a downside. Electronic meters — which are gaining wider acceptance — are less prone to damage, require little to no maintenance, and can be comparably priced or even less expensive when operating costs are taken into account.

  2. Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Prevents Energy Waste With Eaton's Motor Insight 4/26/2017

    To ensure real-time monitoring of pump motor status at its five lift pumping stations, Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, Sheboygan, WI, replaced its bi-metallic overload relays with Eaton’s Motor Insight™ overload and monitoring relays.

  3. A Lesson In DMA Management 3/28/2018

    White House Utility District (WHUD) is one of the largest water and sewer utilities in the state of Tennessee. While developing a network of pipelines, pumping stations and storage units was challenging, the greater test came in finding access to a plentiful water supply.

  4. Ensuring Continuous Water Supply During Emergency Hospital Line Repair 10/24/2022

    Hydra-Stop's insertion valve provided targeted control to allow for the removal and replacement of a cracked pipe without affecting service to a hospital. 

  5. How Does Operation And Maintenance Of Activated Carbon Compare To Ion Exchange Technology? 8/8/2022

    Water treatment plants (WTPs) that deciding between ion exchange (IX) or granular activated carbon (GAC) systems should weigh the operation and maintenance of each before implementing either technology.

  6. The Digital Utility - Potential Of Smart Water Metering 4/26/2020

    Using the latest and greatest technology has become commonplace. We use it every day to stay informed and connected. Today, utilities are leveraging digital technology by transforming tasks that were once manual to digital.

  7. Standing Tall In Sopchoppy: A Storage Tank Built To Last 4/21/2016

    Deep in the Apalachicola National Forest in the Florida panhandle where U.S. Route 319 makes a crank-handle turn lies the community of Sopchoppy. It’s an Indian name that means “dark water” or “twisted river.” In fact, the Sopchoppy River is one of the most pristine in the whole state and it attracts a crowd for boating, kayaking, and fishing.

  8. Drinking-Water And Wastewater Infrastructure Act Of 2021: The Breakdown For Metered Technology 9/10/2021

    In May of 2021, the Senate passed the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWI Act). They have allocated $250 million of grant money, broken down into $50 million segments each year starting in 2022 and ending in 2026. Due to this bipartisan legislation, small public water systems should consider taking advantage of this unique funding opportunity. Keep reading to see if you may qualify.

  9. Fuel And Fuel Additives 2/22/2011

    The fuels that propel modern society have been found in water supplies all over the world. Some fuel-related contaminants can be found at a majority of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) National Priority List Sites, where they pose a potential threat to human and environmental health.

  10. How The Cloud Is Revolutionizing The Future Of Water Utility Management 2/9/2015

    Web-based software services, more commonly called cloud computing or Software as a Service (SaaS), are being implemented globally by users in virtually all types of organizations.