Drinking Water Measurement

  1. Assessing The Reliability Of Current Water Quality Monitoring Practices 1/7/2025

    High-quality water — and public trust — flows downstream from high-quality monitoring.

  2. 2025 Water Forecast: Transition, Changes, And Trends 1/7/2025
    Hmmm … what’s new for 2025? That's asked with a hint of knowing sarcasm, as the incoming presidential administration promises to disrupt the status quo. The change in direction for environmental policy, including impacts on regulations as well as traditional and human infrastructure, has yet to fully reveal itself.
  3. Acoustic Leak Detection Helps Save Thousands Of Dollars For Facility Managers And Engineers 12/10/2024
    Underground water leaks can cost time, money, and risk the safety of you and your team if not proactively addressed. Learn how a Tennessee industrial facility discovered underground water leaks that were costing the company $8,000 per month.
  4. Securing Remote Monitoring Systems In Water Distribution Networks: Key Insights And Strategies 10/31/2024

    Introducing eight security principles to enhance utility resilience and protect sensitive data.

  5. Monitoring Know-How For PFAS Regulations 10/31/2024

    A Q&A to explain and resolve issues confronting water suppliers as they endeavor to comply with the monitoring requirements of federal PFAS regulations.

  6. 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.

  7. The Role Of Big Data In Water Resource Management: Predicting And Preventing Crises 7/30/2024
    The widespread adoption of Big Data has the potential to revolutionize water resource management, expanding the possibilities of water-related work and altering the development of water systems to improve sustainability in both agriculture and metropolitan areas.
  8. 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.
  9. A Digital Journey Through ACE24 6/28/2024
    With more than 10,500 attendees at ACE24, AWWA's Annual Conference and Exposition is getting back on track to (almost) pre-COVID levels. And if you were away for a while, you were struck by the amount of digital technologies on the show floor.
  10. 6 Steps To Improving Energy Efficiency In Water And Wastewater Operations 5/7/2024
    Water and wastewater utilities account for nearly 4% of the world's energy consumption. With emissions targets looming and pressures building around water tariffs that frequently fall short of covering costs, there's an urgent need to reduce energy usage. This means tackling inefficient processes, such as mechanical flow control and the use of oversized equipment.