Drinking Water Distribution Resources

51. Is Your Current Excavator Up To The Challenge Of Modern Water Projects? 9/6/2024
    Digging may seem rudimentary, but there are important factors to consider for improving costs and outcomes when renewing pipelines and other water infrastructure.
52. New Approaches To "Old" Water Issues 9/6/2024

    A look at the latest thinking on some longstanding but still very relevant concerns — replacing water pipelines and workers.

53. How To Evaluate The Metrological Quality Of A Water Meter 9/6/2024
    By calculating a meter's accuracy, water providers can save money over the life of the product — and purchase the right product in the first place.
54. Illi-noise: Small Sounds Unearth Leaks, Big Savings For Chicago Suburb 8/21/2024
    As one strategy to combat water loss through leakage, the Village of Oak Park, Illinois started a pilot project using acoustic loggers to listen for leaks in aging networks. The successful program helped identify 19 leaks that had not surfaced, making them otherwise undetectable.
55. Understanding Urban Resilience And The Role Of Smart Water Networks 8/20/2024

    As cities grow and face environmental challenges, the concept of urban resilience becomes increasingly important. A recent study discusses the theoretical framework needed to build a smart water network that can enhance the resiliency of urban environments. It also reveals the critical technologies, including advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), that are key to pulling it all together.

56. Control Valve Selection: Criteria And Key Considerations For Utilizing Online Sizing And Selection Tools 8/15/2024
    Choosing the right process control valve is essential for ensuring operational efficiency and reliability and avoiding expensive downtime. The advent of online sizing and selection tools has transformed the process of selecting valves, providing a more efficient and accurate way to determine the best valve for each specific application.
57. Making Sense Of GRR For LCRR: How Galvanized Service Lines Factor Into Inventory Requirements 7/30/2024

    Many water systems are still tackling the challenge of identifying and compliantly managing galvanized and galvanized-requiring-replacement (GRR) service lines.

58. The Unexpected Impact Of Payments Optimization On The Workforce Gap 7/12/2024
    Efficiency is the lever that can help remedy the problem of a shrinking workforce.
59. How Today's Water Facilities Are Successfully Integrating Advanced Technology, Data Analytics, And Predictive Modeling 7/11/2024
    The water industry is seeing greater adoption of advanced technology, data analytics, and predictive modeling to enhance operational efficiency, improve equipment reliability, and ensure sustainability. These technology interventions need a concerted effort that considers people, processes, and technology to establish operational success after the planning phase.
60. Addressing Water Scarcity With Intelis wSource Smart Meters 6/28/2024

    Read about an island that worked with Itron to reduce water losses in Sardinia by installing smart meters that accurately measure consumption and detect leaks. The goal is to improve water conservation and billing efficiency.