Utility Management

  1. Surveying The U.S. Water Sector's Embrace Of Technology And Sustainability 9/9/2022

    Black & Veatch’s latest annual survey of the water sector reveals a changing set of circumstances, challenges, and potential solutions.

  2. Systems-Based Hazards Analysis Integrates Human Factors 9/9/2022

    “STAMP” out occupational hazards using the Systems Theoretic Accident Model and Processes approach.

  3. Energy-Saving In Water Systems: The Key To Cutting Costs And Achieving Net Zero 7/15/2022

    Many of us are lucky enough to be able to turn on a tap and have clean water start flowing. Behind this, and all sorts of other domestic, business, and industrial applications that enable our modern world, utilities must move and process incredible volumes of water. Moving this much water is extremely energy-intensive. Experts estimate that around 4% of total global energy production goes toward water and wastewater processing. That’s approximately equivalent to the total energy use of Australia.

  4. Lean Techniques Can Help Improve Water and Wastewater Operations 5/5/2022

    All the rage in the private sector, ‘lean’ principles — smoothing out processes to remove non-value-add parts — can also bring greater efficiency to utility operations.

  5. 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.

  6. The Water Sector's Role In The Race To Net Zero 3/10/2022

    The water sector’s road to net zero is paved with significant challenges and great opportunities. However, a shortcut may be in sight if you scout across the Atlantic to Denmark, where the water sector is well on its way to becoming climate-positive in 2025 and energy-neutral by 2030.

  7. The Importance Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Water Sector 3/10/2022

    Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become one of the most important topics in the workplace, let alone the water sector. The business case for diversity has been made, but because DEI has not been a regular discussion topic, some organizations are struggling with how to define what their DEI initiatives should be.

  8. Digital Protection: Lessons From 2021 For A More Secure 2022 (And Beyond) 1/12/2022

    While the water industry continues to embrace the benefits of automation and digitalization, it is equally important to be cognizant and resistant to the inherent risks.

  9. As Climate Change Worries Deepen, Water Utilities Must Address Vulnerabilities, Raise Resilience 1/12/2022

    The existential and operational threats posed by climate change are clear and imminent, if not present, but how ready — and how concerned — are water and wastewater utilities?

  10. Using Artificial Intelligence To Reduce Response Times 11/1/2021

    Public works operations and water utility personnel are now using AI-enabled insight to better serve their communities and save money.