Wastewater Management Resources

31. All-Terrain Sewers Got A Good Beat, And Indy Dances To It 6/17/2024
    When Susan Raccoli penned "Beneath the Ground, Raw Sewage" (to the tune of "St. Christopher") in 1993, her hometown of Indianapolis inspired the lyrics. "Our septic failure is a curse," she wrote, with verses alluding to its "Third World"; smells, high water tables, clay soil "which does not perk," typhoid, cholera, mosquitoes singing "with glee," and the "expensive" but desired transition to gravity sewers.
32. Innovating Wastewater Treatment: Harnessing AI For Energy Efficiency And Enhanced Performance 6/7/2024

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a promising solution to the challenges posed by energy-intensive aeration processes and the consequent escalation of operational costs in wastewater treatment.

33. Modernizing Water Management: How AI, 3D, And Immersive Reality Transform Water Utility Organizations Through Digital Twins 6/6/2024
    Water utilities face increasing challenges, including aging infrastructure, climate change impacts, and growing demand. In this digital age, innovative technologies like AI, 3D modeling, and immersive reality offer transformative solutions. One such solution gaining traction is the concept of digital twins — virtual replicas of physical assets or systems.
34. Insta-Valve 20-24 Provides New Control Points Without Disrupting Service To Hospital 5/29/2024

    Discover how Hydra-Stop’s insertion valve provided new control points without impacting service to surrounding customers.

35. Warren Water Recovery Facility Drives Efficiency With Innovative Sampler System 5/21/2024

    Read about the solution that was able to provide the Warren Water Recovery Facility with accurate composite sampling, reduced manpower with easy cleaning and maintenance, and predictive maintenance that reduced time in fixing process errors. 

36. Unveiling The Technology Experts Powering A Vast Infrastructure 5/21/2024
    From remote mountain locations to urban networks, how IT helps keep Denver Water's system running.
37. Insta-Valve 250 Provides Added Control To Prevent Service Disruptions To Senior Care Center 5/15/2024

    Learn how Hydra-Stop’s insertion valve provided new control points to mitigate future disruptions during a service line emergency.

38. As Climate Change Amplifies Urban Flooding, Here's How Communities Can Become 'Sponge Cities' 5/9/2024
    Across the continental U.S., intense single-day precipitation events are growing more frequent, fueled by warming air that can hold increasing levels of moisture. Most recently, areas north of Houston received 12–20" of rain in several days in early May 2024, leading to swamped roads and evacuations. Events like these have sparked interest in so-called sponge cities — a comprehensive approach to urban flood mitigation that uses innovative landscape and drainage designs to reduce and slow down runoff, while allowing certain parts of the city to flood safely during extreme weather.
39. 6 Steps To Improving Energy Efficiency In Water And Wastewater Operations 5/7/2024
    Water and wastewater utilities account for nearly 4% of the world's energy consumption. With emissions targets looming and pressures building around water tariffs that frequently fall short of covering costs, there's an urgent need to reduce energy usage. This means tackling inefficient processes, such as mechanical flow control and the use of oversized equipment.
40. What Cities Everywhere Can Learn From The Houston Area's Severe Flooding As They Try To Adapt To Climate Change 5/5/2024

    Floods are complex events, and they are about more than just heavy rain. Each community has its own unique geography and climate that can exacerbate flooding. On top of those risks, extreme downpours are becoming more common as global temperatures rise.