Utility Management Solutions

  1. Sharing Some Wisdom About Successfully Selling To Government 5/5/2025
    For those navigating — or considering — a presence in the government contracting space, I've compiled a few observations and lessons learned that can serve as guideposts.
  2. 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. 

  3. CERCLA And PFAS: What's The Liability For Water And Wastewater Utilities? 5/2/2025
    Federal rules aim to target those liable but may miss the mark. Utilities can redirect the effort — and costs — to those truly responsible for PFAS contamination.
  4. Chromium In Drinking Water: New Regulations In California And Engineering Challenges 5/2/2025
    Among other contaminant concerns, drinking water managers in the Golden State are being held to tighter standards on chromium.
  5. How To Set Realistic Targets To Reduce Non-Revenue Water 5/2/2025
    Data-gathering is key to goal-setting, and is achievable in 5 steps.
  6. Embracing Data-as-a-Service For Optimized And Resilient Utility Operations 5/2/2025
    As more water utilities explore digital transformation, DaaS presents a compelling opportunity to modernize operations while minimizing risk.
  7. The Role Of AI In Reducing Water Contamination Risks 5/2/2025
    Insights gained from artificial intelligence (AI) herald a high-water mark for public protection.
  8. How Water Utilities Can Support The Electric Grid While Reducing Costs 5/2/2025
    Orange County Water District is combining operational flexibility with environmental stewardship by participating in demand response, earning millions in payments while maintaining their commitment to delivering clean, reliable water.
  9. Building Back Better? 5/2/2025

    Every four years, America gets a fresh reminder of where we stand as a nation, for better or worse. What have we reaped this time around?

  10. Hot Springs Combats Aging Infrastructure Challenges With Xylem Digital Solutions 4/30/2025

    The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas knows the challenges of dealing with aging infrastructure well. The city’s 143-year-old system covers 923 miles of water mains in rocky terrain, making it difficult to detect leaks. That is why the utility’s water department decided to act.