Drinking Water Distribution Resources

  1. 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.

  2. Why Denver Water Is Raising Gross Dam 7/11/2023
    Substantial progress made on Gross Reservoir Expansion Project to ease Denver's storage imbalance.
  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. The Dangers Of Lead Poisoning In Schools — And How We Can Fix The Nationwide Problem 5/10/2023
    Known as a highly toxic chemical that is damaging to growth and learning development, lead in tap water is a matter raising nationwide concern. While some states have acted to improve this issue, the health threat of lead in school drinking fountains is now leading citizens to worry about the dangers of child consumption, the country's aging water systems, and the protection of our future generation.
  7. How To Evaluate Predictive Models For Lead Service Line Inventory And Replacement 5/4/2023
    Get an accurate service line material prediction for Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) compliance by avoiding modeling pitfalls.
  8. The Truth About NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 And PVC Pipes 5/3/2023
    The "Perils of PVC Plastic Pipes" report published by the Environmental Health Sciences, Beyond Plastics, and Plastic Pollution Coalition contains a great deal of misinformation. While those who are familiar with NSF's credibility and prominence in the public health and safety arena could spot the misleading and false information in the report, people who have not heard of NSF may not understand the report contained a lot of delusive information.
  9. Advanced Flow Meters Save Millions In Maintenance Costs And Non-Revenue Water Loss 4/27/2023

    Learn how a municipal water treatment department reduced annual maintenance costs by $265,000, while forecasting an ultimate savings of up to $3 million in yearly non-revenue water losses. 

  10. Ultrasonic Level System Helps Protect The Environment And Reduce Expenses 4/27/2023

    With millions of liters of water treated, accuracy and reliability are a necessity for a municipal water system. Learn about the instruments that they use to meet their needs.