Drinking Water Distribution Resources

  1. 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".

  2. $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.
  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Why Denver Water Is Raising Gross Dam 7/11/2023
    Substantial progress made on Gross Reservoir Expansion Project to ease Denver's storage imbalance.
  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.