Mueller Articles

1. Recruiting The Next Generation Of Water Professionals 2/23/2022

   Like many water industry companies and utilities, Mueller is facing a cliff in the next five to 10 years when a large portion of our hourly workforce will retire. Replacing them means attracting a new generation of water professionals.

2. Hidden Risks Beneath The Surface: Why Transmission Main Leak Monitoring Matters 5/6/2026

   Water utilities can significantly reduce revenue loss by integrating acoustic leak detection, pipe condition assessments, and automated pressure management. This proactive approach identifies hidden infrastructure weaknesses, prevents catastrophic bursts, and optimizes operational efficiency for long-term sustainability.

3. Smart Tech, Big Savings: How Sandy, Oregon, Transformed Water Management 4/15/2026

   Small utilities can overcome limited staffing and aging infrastructure by integrating smart metering with acoustic leak detection. These data-driven tools pinpoint hidden water loss and optimize system pressure, ensuring reliable service and significant cost savings.

4. How Omaha Reduced Water Loss And Costs With Smart Hydrant Monitoring 3/5/2026

   Permanent acoustic sensors turn fire hydrants into a high-tech defense against water loss. By monitoring pipe sounds 24/7, utilities can identify and fix hidden leaks before they cause expensive, unplanned service disruptions or emergency flooding.

5. Three Acoustic Technologies For Leak Detection And Pipe Assessment 2/12/2026

   Water companies face a constant battle against leaks, aging infrastructure, and the need for efficient asset management. Acoustic technology has been successfully used in leak detection, pipe assessment, and continuous leak monitoring for decades. These technologies leverage advanced signal processing and machine learning, offering a proactive approach to managing water distribution networks. Let's examine three technologies that are achieving great results around the world.

6. When To Consider Repairing vs. Replacing Your Hydrants 1/7/2026

   Fire hydrants stand as silent sentinels that need to spring into action at a moment's notice. However, as these crucial components of our cities age, a pressing question emerges: should utilities continue to repair aging hydrants, or is it time for a wholesale replacement? 

7. Success Roadmap For Advanced Metering Infrastructure Installations 12/11/2025

   For a water utility of any size to function properly, effective meter reading is a vital aspect of day-to-day operations. Meter reading supports both ends of the transaction, ensuring that water is being properly delivered, accounted for and billed each month.

8. Taking The Lead On Ditching Lead 11/5/2025

   AWWA C800, Underground Service Line Valves and Fittings, was built around the use of one brass alloy, C83600, also known as leaded red brass, favored for its manufacturability and low cost. Over the last two decades, the waterworks industry has transitioned to brass alloys that meet the definition of lead-free for most surfaces contacting potable water.

9. Mueller Has You Covered For Domestic Products 10/15/2025

   Since 1857, Mueller Water Products have been helping municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending. Throughout this time Mueller has played an essential role in the research, development and manufacturing of products and services used in water systems across North America.

10. Minnetonka, MN Pilots Acoustic Pipe Assessment Prior To Road Resurfacing 9/19/2025

    A Minnesota suburb used non-invasive acoustic technology to assess an aging water main before a 20-year road construction moratorium. This critical data allowed them to confidently prioritize pipe renewals and better manage their infrastructure budget.