Latest Insights on Drinking Water Measurement

  1. How Big Is Big Data Among Water Utilities? 9/4/2018

    A survey of water utilities conducted by Black & Veatch reveals to what degree and how rapidly (or not) data analytics are being implemented in the real world.

  2. EPA's ENTACT Study Breaks New Ground With Non-Targeted Research 8/1/2018

    EPA scientists are leading a multi-phase project to evaluate the ability of non-targeted analysis laboratory methods to consistently and correctly identify unknown chemicals in samples. EPA’s Non-Targeted Analysis Collaborative Trial (ENTACT) was formed in late 2015 and includes nearly 30 academic, government, and industry groups. Non-targeted analysis involves analyzing water, soil and other types of samples to identify unknown chemicals that may be present, without having a preconceived idea of what chemicals may be in the samples.

  3. Pride And Prejudice: A Philadelphia (Water Department) Story 7/12/2018

    Recently, I had the opportunity to tour a unique and innovative facility, the Bureau of Lab Services (BLS), the “water quality heartbeat of the Philadelphia Water Department” (PWD), as described by BLS director Gary Burlingame.

  4. Advanced Strategies To Extend The Life Of Your Water Network 7/12/2018

    For many utilities, failing pipelines and non-revenue water are atop the list of concerns. However, these issues can be greatly mitigated by leveraging readily available data in an intelligent way — through smart water management.

  5. The Importance Of Robust Water Management: The Evolving Challenge Of Safeguarding Global Waterways 7/12/2018

    As manufacturing across the world further develops, new chemicals and contaminant threats are being introduced into the environment, creating new challenges for industrial and municipal treatment operations.

  6. Smart People On Smart Water: 4 Perspectives From Europe 6/27/2018

    The 7th Annual Smart Water Systems Conference, presented by SMi Group, brought smart water experts from around the world to London for two days in April. As an event partner, Water Online had interview access to event speakers — including those from some of Europe’s largest water providers — who were surveyed on trends and challenges in smart water. Read on to hear the thoughts of four smart water experts on four key questions.

  7. Point Level vs. Continuous Level Measuring Technologies 5/14/2018

    While point level measuring approaches are regarded as simple and user-friendly, they lack the capabilities of more sophisticated continuous measuring instruments.

  8. Innovative, Collaborative, Inevitable: Furthering The Evolution Of Smart Water In North America 5/9/2018

    A Q&A with Gary Wong, chairman of the SWAN North American Alliance

  9. How To Improve Test Accuracy With The Latest Sampling Technology 4/25/2018

    Sampling and laboratory testing results are used for process control, and ultimately to determine that water is safe for drinking, reuse, or discharge to the environment. Obtaining representative, properly collected and preserved samples is the first critical step to ensure accurate test results.

  10. How To Save Costs With Simple, Effective Data Management 3/28/2018

    Water and wastewater utilities must monitor numerous aspects of their systems on a continuous basis. Various instruments are used to measure these processes, producing volumes of data every day. Endress+Hauser is a leading supplier of products and services for process measurement and automation. Water Online spoke with three of Endress+Hauser's experts to find out how data loggers and managers can save costs while providing effective data management.