Regulation Updates For Utility Management

1. From Possibility To Practice: 10 Key Takeaways From SWAN 2026 6/10/2026
   If SWAN 2026 proved anything, it’s that the smartest ideas in water aren’t theoretical — they’re operational, hard-earned, and often messy. What stood out most wasn’t just the themes, but who said them and how clearly they reflected where this industry actually is currently.
2. Benefits Of Integrating Chemical Metering Pumps Into SCADA 5/28/2026

   SCADA-connected chemical metering pumps improve dosing accuracy, reduce labor, and enable proactive maintenance — helping utilities modernize operations without massive infrastructure overhauls.

3. Beyond Non-Payment: 5 Emerging Use Cases For Remote Water Shutoff Valves 5/20/2026

   Remote shutoff valves are evolving beyond non-payment management, helping utilities improve emergency response, conservation, compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term system resiliency.

4. ThingsLog As An Over-the-Top SCADA: Delivering Operational Intelligence The Moment You Need It — Without The Civil Works 5/15/2026

   Operational intelligence shouldn't be delayed by trenching and permitting. By leveraging wireless networks and low-power hardware, utilities can deploy real-time monitoring across complex terrain in weeks rather than months, bypassing the high costs of traditional infrastructure.

5. My Top 5 Thoughts Of The Month In Water 5/13/2026
   Every week, the water industry hands us a fresh set of challenges, breakthroughs, and moments worth pausing on. Here are the five stories and trends running through my head this week and, of course, why they matter for the professionals who keep the taps flowing.
6. Water Utilities Need Better AI 5/4/2026

   Open intelligence breaks down data silos, allowing water utilities to integrate disparate systems into a transparent, unified framework. This approach combines human expertise with verifiable AI to improve network resilience and operational decision-making.

7. Introducing Qatium AI Build Studio 5/3/2026

   Operational teams can now build custom apps and workflows in plain language, bypassing traditional development delays. Integrating real-time data with hydraulic intelligence enables faster, data-driven decisions to optimize network performance and improve overall system resilience.

8. The Industry Has Money, Technology, And Urgency — So Why Is Nothing Moving Faster? (7 Takeaways From The Water Week 2026 Press Conference) 4/20/2026

   The water industry faces a critical disconnect between available federal funding and project execution. As workforce shortages and regulatory risks accelerate, stakeholders must bridge the communication gap to ensure long-term resilience and infrastructure stability. Hear from Water Online's publisher, Travis Kennedy, about these topics and more that were discussed at Water Week 2026.

9. A Smarter Path For Small Wastewater Systems 4/7/2026

   Small wastewater facilities face rising risks from aging infrastructure and tightening standards. Rather than pursuing costly total replacements, communities can utilize targeted engineering and process optimization to manage flow variability, reduce energy costs, and ensure long-term affordability.

10. Energy Efficiency In Surface Water Treatment: Where Utilities Can Save Big 3/23/2026

    What if your plant's biggest cost driver was locked in at the design stage? See how early energy optimization reshapes whole-life financial outcomes.