Wastewater Management

  1. How Flow Technology Can Ease The Inflow And Infiltration Headache 12/20/2024

    This article will explain why rain-dependent inflow and infiltration (RDI&I) measurement often fails and how to produce the level of data quality that can detect, understand, and manage it.

  2. How To Select The Right Valve For The Right Water Application 11/27/2024

    Have you ever installed a valve, only to have issues later because it was the wrong valve for the job? There are many options and several conditions that need to be considered when purchasing the right valve for the right application.

  3. Water Management Tips For Natural Disasters 11/8/2024

    Remote water shut-off valves and preemptive planning enable municipalities to protect water infrastructure and respond effectively during natural disasters, ensuring public safety and service continuity.

  4. The Importance Of Integrating Your Hydraulic Model With SCADA Systems 10/24/2024

    This article will explore the key benefits of combining SCADA with hydraulic models, and how engineers, modelers, and operators can work together more effectively.

  5. Building Resilient Water Systems In The Face Of Climate Change 10/22/2024

    Water utility professionals are facing critical challenges due to the increasing variability of the water cycle, driven by climate change.

  6. Bridging The Gap: How LeakZon Unifies SCADA And AMI For Smarter Water Management 10/21/2024

    In the world of water utilities, two crucial systems often operate in parallel: SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure). While both play vital roles in managing water networks, their separation can create challenges for utilities striving for efficiency and reduced water loss.

  7. Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable? 9/20/2024

    Since the name implies that they can be flushed after use, many assume that flushable wipes dissolve completely when flushed. However, it has been recently discovered that not all of these wipes are safe to flush.

  8. The Root Of The Problem: How Trees Affect Our Sewers 9/20/2024

    In this article, explore how tree roots grow and how they impact our sewer systems.

  9. The Tip Of The Fatberg: How FOG Affects Our Sewer System 9/19/2024

    Fats, oils, and grease, commonly referred to as FOG, are one of the most prevalent contributors to sanitary sewer blockages and overflows. In this blog, we will explore the impact of FOG and what can be done to control it.

  10. Stormwater Modeling To Prepare For Biological And Radiological Emergencies 9/17/2024

    Stormwater can transport pollutants, such as heavy metals, pathogens, and nutrients, which threaten the quality of rivers, lakes, and oceans. Many stormwater operators have not considered or planned for the challenges in predicting and mitigating transport of biological agents (e.g., anthrax-causing bacterium) or long-lasting radionuclides (e.g., cesium-137) that may result from a terrorist attack.