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. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. AMR Drives Exeter-Merritt Growing Water Network 7/9/2025

   Located in the state of Illinois, Exeter-Merritt Water Cooperative delivers safe and high-quality drinking water to approximately 300 residents from the county of Scott and Morgan. In 2011, the cooperative decided to do a phase 3 expansion and include additional homes in the rural area resulting in connections increasing from 154 to 325. Exeter and Merritt are small rural towns built on hilly terrains and gravel roads, with most of the meters installed in the countryside.

6. Newport News, VA Deploys 130,000 Mueller AMI Meters 5/5/2025

   Eight years ago, Newport News started having discussions about moving away from reading their mechanical, manually read meters every other month to go to monthly billing. Knowing they did not have adequate staffing to handle that task, the department decided to outsource its meter reading responsibilities to a third party. 

7. Why Dig When You Don't Need To? A Non-Invasive Pipe Condition Assessment Licensing Solutions For Water Utilities 4/2/2025

   Discover why the City of Juneau chose to license ePulse, an acoustic velocity (AV) testing technology by Echologics, to non-invasively provide critical condition assessment information and simultaneously check for leaks using their own utility staff to collect field data. 

8. Enhancing Leak Detection With Remote Pressure Monitoring 3/3/2025

   Remote pressure monitoring is increasingly being implemented by progressive water utilities, both large and small, to get better visibility into their distribution systems. This results in lower operating costs and reduced stress on their aging pipe networks.

9. Repairing A Suspended Pipe Within 30 Minutes With HYMAX Permanent Repair Sleeve 2/5/2025

   In the picturesque village of Arzacq-Arraziguet in southwestern France, a critical water pipeline repair showcased the efficiency of modern tools and techniques.

10. Condition Assessment At Spring Creek Ranch 1/6/2025

    Learn why Spring Creek Ranch chose Echologics to survey 1.7 miles of 12-inch ductile iron pipe, utilizing the ePulse® method to assess the condition of the over 40-year-old pipes.