Utility Management Solutions

41. 4 Keys To Adopting Industry 4.0 At Your Water Processing Facility 5/5/2022

    As the water industry continues to walk the road of digital transformation, here’s a step-by-step guide to help utilities keep pace.

42. The Labor Shortage: Examining The What, Why, And How Behind An Ever-Growing Problem 5/4/2022

    Dr. Rachel Sederberg didn’t mince words when describing the seriousness of the labor shortage in the United States. It’s long been a problem, and now it’s getting (much) worse. When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in February of 2020, there were 7 million job openings and 5.9 million unemployed people in the U.S. Two years into the pandemic, the statistics paint a dire picture of the workforce landscape as it stands presently.

43. Utility Identifies More Than $250,000 In Recoverable Revenue Using Data-Driven Meter Replacement Program 5/4/2022

    The City of Fort Wayne turns to Xylem Revenue Locator by evaluating the effectiveness of their existing meter replacement program to more accurately identify underperforming meters, reduce water loss, and identify recoverable revenue.

44. It’s Time To Put Water On The Main Stage 5/3/2022

    During the pandemic, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Of the 17 categories, three were dedicated to water. Drinking Water, Stormwater, and Wastewater received grades of C-, D, and D+, respectively. ASCE’s accompanying Failure to Act study summarized that by 2029, funding for the three combined categories needed to be $1.045 trillion. As a reminder, $611 billion is currently funded, leaving a gap of $434 billion. The recent Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) helped that gap a little more, with $55 billion in funding. Unfortunately, that still leaves a gap of $379 billion in additional funding needed by 2029.

45. Water Replenishment District Of Southern California Incorporate Direct-Coupling Of Toray UF To Toray RO For High Recovery and Energy Savings 4/29/2022

    Through the Water Independence Now program, WRD aims to provide 4 million residents in the Los Angeles region with an entirely local sustainable groundwater supply.

46. How Much Water Is In The Snow Below? 4/28/2022

    State grant expands high-tech airborne snow surveys to help manage Colorado’s water supply.

47. Connecting Water Technologies For A True Smart Network 4/26/2022

    Having worked in partnership with municipalities and water utilities for 40 years, Ovarro understands the pressures to cut leakage has never been greater. Ovarro’s associate product line manager for leakage, Chris Moore, shares insights into how to become smarter in the detection of leaks

48. SBR Is Making A Comeback 4/26/2022

    Why should you consider sequence batch reactors for your next wastewater treatment project? Improvements in equipment and technology, especially in aeration devices and computer control systems, have made SBRs a viable choice again.

49. How Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meters Deliver Savings To Users 4/26/2022

    Ultrasonic clamp-on meters offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional electromagnetic meters (also called mag meters) and other metering technologies for non-billing applications.

50. AMI Adoption: Challenges And Opportunities For Local Water Providers In California 4/22/2022

    Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is particularly impactful in drought prone areas, incentivizing water conservation and alerting both service providers and consumers to possible leaks in real time. Researchers at UC Berkeley have used FirmoGraphs’ database of meeting minutes and capital improvement plans to analyze recent trends in AMI adoption among California drinking water agencies.