Drinking Water Distribution News

  1. NRDC Map Reveals Lead Pipe Locations In Specific Communities And Water Systems Nationwide 9/16/2024

    In a stark visual reminder of the threat to public health from dangerous lead water pipes, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) today released a map based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data revealing the specific communities and water systems most impacted by the estimated 9.2 million lead water pipes delivering drinking water to homes. 

  2. Ovarro-Northumbrian Leakage Trial Achieves Nightline Target 9/16/2024

    Northumbrian Water, which supplies water to 2.7 million people in north-east England, is aiming for an 8% reduction in leakage in AMP8 — 2025-30 — with a long-term target of 55% by 2050, from its 2017/18 baseline, writes Paul Holt, Ovarro leakage product specialist.

  3. Biden-Harris Administration Makes Up To $43.5M Available For Water Storage Projects In The West Through Investing In America Agenda 9/6/2024

    The Department of the Interior today announced the availability of up to $43.5M from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for small water storage projects that will create new sources of water for communities in the West.

  4. Upcoming Webinar To Explore The Next-Gen Of AMI Platforms 9/5/2024

    Join LeakZon for this amazing webinar on September 18th to start saving money and managing your water network efficiently. Seats are limited, so register today!

  5. Yorkshire Water To Install 1.3M Smart Water Meters To Improve Service And Reduce Leakage 9/4/2024

    Yorkshire Water is set to exchange 1.3 million existing water meters with smart meters, designed to provide service improvements, enhanced customer support and reduce leakage.

  6. Non-Revenue Water Losses In The Middle East: Challenges And Solutions 9/4/2024

    Water is an essential resource, especially in arid and semi-arid parts of the world such as the Middle East. However, one of the most pressing issues this region has to deal with is non-revenue water (NRW).

  7. Pipeline Pressure Testing Standard Sets Precedent 9/3/2024

    Regulations for hydrostatic pressure testing have taken a significant step forward with the release of Water UK’s Water Industry Standard for hydrostatic pressure testing of PE pipes, a move that will ensure the safety and reliability of the process, says Tony Kitchen, technical director at AHS Pipeline Innovation.

  8. Yorkshire Water Selects Netmore To Exchange 1.3 Million Meters In Tender For One Of Europe's Largest LoRaWAN Water Metering Projects 9/3/2024

    Netmore Group, a leading global LoRaWAN network operator, and Yorkshire Water today announced that Netmore has been selected as the lead partner to exchange 1.3 million water meters across the Yorkshire region, subject to Ofwat’s final determination, due in December 2024.

  9. City In Saskatchewan Modernizes Utility Operations Using Xylem Technology 8/29/2024

    The Canadian city of North Battleford in Saskatchewan tackled aging water infrastructure by upgrading to remotely managed digital solutions from Xylem (NYSE: XYL).

  10. Stantec Supports Multiple Southeastern Cities With Lead And Copper Rule Revisions Compliance 8/28/2024

    Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by three water utilities to identify lead service line (LSL) materials and develop LSL replacement plans.