Drinking Water Case Studies and White Papers

31. Key Indicators Of Tube Settler Strength: Module Design And Construction 12/19/2017

    There is a common misconception about tube settlers that thicker material, whether it’s thermoformed or extruded, yields a stronger, more structurally capable module. On the surface, this seems like a reasonable assumption. However, when we look at the details of module design and construction, we see that this is not always true.

32. Walla Walla, Washington, Extends Water Loss Control Efforts With Xylem 1/18/2023

    In Walla Walla, Washington, the Sensus Smart Utility Network set the foundation for lasting improvement. 

33. How Much Can Leak Detection Reduce Non-Revenue Water Losses? 3/19/2020

    Utilities that choose not to install proactive leak detection know exactly how much they are ‘saving’ by avoiding that investment. Unfortunately, they often have no idea of how much they are actually ’paying’ to forego it, since 65 to 75 percent of water leaks never surface to prove their hidden expense. Now, with challenges related to water scarcity, regulatory reporting demands, AMI implementation, and an increase in aging infrastructure, it’s a better time than ever to reevaluate those costs.

34. Post-COVID Emergency Contingency Planning Is More Important Than Ever 10/7/2021

    Many utility managers, consulting engineers, and contractors have more than a little anxiety with emergency repairs of large-diameter pipe under the best of circumstances. Unfortunately, supply chain fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has made emergency repairs more challenging for large and small piping alike. Here are some considerations that can better prepare water and wastewater utilities to cope with their emergency repair surprises.

35. How Meter Nozzles Can Deliver Accuracy In Municipal Treatment Facilities 5/16/2013

    The United States Environmental Protection Agency claims there are approximately 155,000 public water systems in the nation and the public drinking water systems regulated by EPA provide drinking water to 90 percent of Americans. To put this in perspective, a family of four statistically uses 400 gallons of water daily. By Jeff Smith, Primary Flow Signal

36. Enhanced Crop Yields Through Water Penetration 3/6/2018

    Known for the “best potatoes in the world,” the state of Idaho generates approximately $4 billion in annual agricultural revenue (according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2017).

37. Digitization, Water Concerns, And Smart Meters 8/24/2017

    As our society continues to embrace digital technology, it’s fair to say that the world of water utilities will be, a major beneficiary of this revolution.

38. How To Best Reduce DBPs: A Comparison Of Centralized And Decentralized Treatment 9/4/2013

    Air stripping and granulated activated carbon were applied at different points in the distribution system to evaluate effective removal of disinfection byproducts (DBPs). By Chandra Mysore, Ph.D., James Fletcher, Bill Roberts, and Mark Xerxis, GHD Inc.

39. Partnership For Safe Water Going Strong At 25 11/10/2020

    A quarter-century into its existence, the program started by six prestigious water groups to honor the highest achieving drinking water utilities continues to grow and evolve.

40. How To Ensure Accurate And Successful BOD Measurements 3/25/2013

    YSI created this document to address some common problems that are encountered when conducting Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) testing.