LATEST INSIGHTS ON DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION
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How To Generate (More) Renewable Energy From Water Pipelines
11/3/2023
A major breakthrough with micro-hydropower turbines allows water distribution networks to generate twice as much renewable energy as previously possible.
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3 Steps To Scare Off Non-Revenue Water Loss
10/19/2023
This is the time of the year for ghouls, goblins, and things that go bump in the night. Of all the scary things that your water utility might confront on all hallows ‘eve, however, the most chilling might be unforeseen non-revenue water losses from leaks, theft or meter inaccuracies.
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What Benefits Do Variable Frequency Drives Offer For Pump Control?
10/10/2023
People working with water infrastructure or handling other industrial needs may choose variable frequency drives (VFDs) for better pump control options. This approach relies on a component that alters the frequency and voltage received by the pump motor, thereby changing its speed and torque. Here are some of the benefits of VFDs.
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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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Common Questions About Automatic Control Valves
7/17/2023
This Q&A is to help answer some of the common questions that arise when dealing with control valves.
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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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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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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.