Drinking Water Distribution Resources
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5 Drinking Water Conveyance Capital Projects In The U.S. Starting In 2024
9/13/2023
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) predicts that most drinking water infrastructure will need to be fixed or replaced before 2040, initiating the "replacement era".
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$108 Million Renovation Project Wrapping Up
9/6/2023
The water is flowing, the big tanks are filling, and the new pumps are humming at one of Denver Water's most important facilities.
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Condition Assessment Tool Provides Southern California With A Proactive Asset Management Plan
7/17/2023
Read about a non-invasive and non-intrusive technology that enables rapid inspection of large areas of a water distribution network without removing the pipelines from service, avoiding service interruptions, pipeline dewatering/cleaning, or costly excavations.
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Repairing A Cracked Coupling In Under Five Minutes And Without A Service Disruption
7/17/2023
Read about a utility that was looking for a quick, cost-effective yet resilient solution that would prevent the disruption of water service to the community and environment.
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Water Hammer 101
7/17/2023
Discover how the selection of the right valve can help to effectively prevent surge during pump start or water hammer during pump stop.
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Why Denver Water Is Raising Gross Dam
7/11/2023
Substantial progress made on Gross Reservoir Expansion Project to ease Denver's storage imbalance.
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5 Strategies To Move Toward A Lead-Free Rural Water System
7/7/2023
Lead service lines are poisoning communities, many of which are already disadvantaged, making it a national emergency that utilities must address with haste. These tips guide the way.
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Ames, Iowa, Gains Critical Insight Into Water Distribution System With Remote Monitoring
6/21/2023
For years, Ames Public Works managed multiple water-main emergencies by relying on individual team members’ expertise and availability to detect and repair the leaks. But a lack of state-of-the-art technologies made the job much more difficult.
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Small Things Matter Greatly When It Comes To pH
6/20/2023
Denver Water team spent a year studying the best pH probes to protect customers from lead.
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Delivering A Reliable Water Supply In All Weathers, Thanks To Active Mixing
6/2/2023
Ice formation can lead to a range of issues including water pressure fluctuations, increased maintenance costs, and the risk of structural damage. Learn about a solution that is designed specifically to effectively mix stored water throughout a tank.