LATEST INSIGHTS ON DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

  3. 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.
  4. 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.

  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Replacing Lead Water Pipes With Cheaper Plastic Carries Hidden Costs, Say UW-Milwaukee Researchers 6/26/2024
    The EPA estimates that 9.2 million service lines that deliver drinking water to U.S. homes and businesses are made of lead, and is now proposing to require their removal within 10 years. The agency has been silent, however, regarding what should replace lead. We see concerns with a popular replacement material: plastic.
  8. Old Lead-Infested Water Pipelines Are Being Replaced At A Rapid Pace Throughout America 5/23/2024
    The EPA recently announced that $3 billion funding is available to replace old water distribution pipelines to ensure safe public drinking water throughout the U.S. Even before federal funding became available and mandates were issued, many cities took the initiative to address aging pipeline issues and the dangers associated with lead contamination.
  9. Awaiting The Final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements: What Happens Next? 5/2/2024
    From "Revisions" to "Improvements," the EPA is making further changes to the Lead and Copper Rule to keep drinking water systems working toward the ultimate goal.
  10. Funding The Fight Against PFAS And Lead In Drinking Water 5/2/2024

    An overview of funding opportunities for water utilities to meet new and upcoming compliance objectives, as well as technology considerations to reduce further contamination.