LATEST INSIGHTS ON DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION
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In The Green: Embracing Innovation To Finance The New Localized Water Infrastructure
1/13/2021
An uncommon financing model is proving effective at resolving an all-too-common issue throughout the U.S. — underfunded water infrastructure needs.
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Digitizing The Water Sector: An Opportunity To Improve Water Quality
1/6/2021
The greatest threats to our water supply can be overcome through the application of digital technologies, but widespread implementation remains a hurdle.
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Listen Up: How To Prevent Big Water Pipes From Breaking
1/5/2021
Acoustic monitoring system helps pinpoint problem spots along north Denver pipeline.
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Plastic Pipes Pollute Drinking Water Systems After Wildfires; It's A Risk In Urban Fires, Too
12/21/2020
When wildfires swept through the hills near Santa Cruz, California, in 2020, they released toxic chemicals into the water supplies of at least two communities. One sample found benzene, a carcinogen, at 40 times the state’s drinking water standard. Our testing has now confirmed a source of these chemicals, and it’s clear that wildfires aren’t the only blazes that put drinking water systems at risk. In a new study, we heated plastic water pipes commonly used in buildings and water systems to test how they would respond to nearby fires.
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A Routemap For Water Companies To Boost Efficiency Worldwide
12/10/2020
Water UK, the trade association representing major British water companies, has released a plan for achieving in net-zero carbon emissions in the water sector by 2030, 20 years before the government’s economy-wide net-zero emissions goal.
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2020 Lead Reduction Program By The Numbers
12/8/2020
Largest public health initiative in Denver Water history replaces 4,500 lead service lines and accomplishes much more in face of pandemic.
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Water Stewardship- Because Everyone Is A Water Manager
11/20/2020
Smart water technology has evolved the water utility’s role within municipalities to have a seat at the proverbial Smart City table, participate in the IoT plan, and drive water stewardship. There are many benefits to replacing your meter system with AMI (Advanced Meter Infrastructure) technology. For the utility, the game-changer is when you couple it with meter data management software which streamlines and prioritizes data so you can make timely, informed decisions.
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CFRP Pipe Repair: How To Ensure Success
11/10/2020
Lining damaged pipes with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) can be an efficient and reliable fix, but one that can go awry without quality assurance and control.
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Building A Bridge To Advanced Metering Infrastructure With Customer Engagement
11/10/2020
While advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) offers numerous financial and operational benefits for utilities, the case for deployment hinges on enhanced customer communication facilitated by real-time data.
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Pump Selection 101: Understanding Essential Criteria To Maximize Reliability And Efficiency
11/4/2020
Pump systems play a critical role in keeping our world in motion. However, specifying parties can often overlook opportunities to improve pump system reliability and efficiency. This can happen when designers or engineers fail to consider new demands placed on the system since installation or understand the benefits of available options.