Drinking Water Case Studies and White Papers

71. Unseen Connections: How Non-Revenue-Water Is Linked To The Hidden Hazard Of Sinkholes 6/20/2024

    This article explores how NRW can contribute to the formation of sinkholes, and why addressing non-revenue water is vital for preventing these potentially dangerous occurrences.

72. AEGEA Implements A Digital Twin At Manaus' São Jorge District To Improve Water Quality And Asset Management Decisions 2/17/2023

    Discover how OpenFlows WaterSight helped a Brazilian utility improve leak detection and optimize operational workflows. 

73. Two Decades Later, American Ductile Iron Pipeline Keeps Water And Hope Flowing In Potosí 8/6/2021

    Nestled at the foot of the Cerro de Potosí – or Cerro Rico (“rich mountain”) – is Potosí, Bolivia. This capital city of the Tomás Frías Province was established almost 500 years ago and is most known for its abundance of silver, which has fueled the area’s economy for centuries. Another unique aspect of Potosí is its location. It is one of the highest cities in the world, with an elevation of more than 4,000 meters [13,000 feet].

74. Connecticut Water Utility Successfully Removes 45% Of Trihalomethanes (THMs) 12/21/2023

    While the addition of chlorine is one of the safest and most effective means for water disinfection, under certain circumstances chlorine in combination with naturally occurring organic compounds in water can lead to the formation of undesirable disinfection byproducts (DBPs).

75. Clamping Down On Bell-Joint Leaks 10/1/2019

    When one considers all the bell joints in a water distribution or wastewater collection system — caulk-joint or rubber-joint — and all the stresses to which they are subjected, it is a wonder there are not more leaks. Fortunately, bell-joint-leak clamps provide a reliable and relatively easy-to-install solution — if they are properly specified and installed. Here are some key points to consider when trying to remedy bell-joint leaks.

76. EPA Proposed Revisions To The Lead & Copper Rule 12/16/2019

    On October 10th, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the long-awaited proposed revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR) which was promulgated nearly 30 years ago under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

77. Bright Lights, Running Water: AMERICAN Flow Control Valves Ensure Flexibility On Las Vegas Strip 4/2/2019

    Running under the lights and sounds of the Las Vegas Strip are miles and miles of water pipelines. Managing and maintaining the main supply of water to this area is a Rate of Flow Control Station (ROFCS) operated by the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA). This ROFCS alone has the ability to deliver up to 180 million gallons of water a day.

78. Tri-City Water Infrastructure Partnership: When 'We' Is Better Than 'Me' 2/12/2015

    This is a story about three cities in North Carolina: Albemarle, Concord and Kannapolis. Albemarle, 40 miles east of Charlotte, had excess capacity in its water system and needed new customers to defray costs.

79. High-Flux Polymeric Membrane For Industrial Water Separation 12/6/2019

    Water is essential to numerous industries such as chemical manufacturing, automotive production, oil and gas refinery and power generation, yet the increasing scarcity of this precious resource makes its recovery from these activities more critical than ever.

80. A Decade Of Smart Water Success — The Eastern Band Of The Cherokee Indians 7/25/2025

    What began as a mandate to reduce water loss has grown into a model of smart water management for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Since deploying Kamstrup’s ultrasonic meters in 2016, the utility has transitioned from crisis response to innovation leadership—proving that even the most rugged terrain can support advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).