Wastewater Measurement Resources

1. Wastewater Plant Streamlines Process Monitoring 7/13/2018

   In its quest to gain greater remote accessibility and increase ease of use, a progressive sewerage authority elected to think outside the traditional SCADA box.

2. Successful Implementation Of IWLive Pro At Australian Water Utility 12/17/2021

   An Australian water utility that provides water and sewer services to more than 1.5 million customers needed to assess the impact of changes to their water network. The utility developed a hydraulic model designed to lower operational risks and ensure continuous supply during asset maintenance or fluctuating demands.

3. Identifying And Estimating The Value Of SCADA And Smart Metering Systems In Water Distribution Networks 2/4/2014

   Considering the invaluable service provided to the society by the water companies, it is imperative to ensure their sustainability. To achieve this objective, these organizations must be allowed to fulfill their mission with effectiveness and efficiency. Information and communication technologies are especially important tools in this pursuit of enhanced performance.

4. GIS Touches Every Aspect Of Central Arkansas Water 11/30/2020

   From the management of underground assets, like pipes, valves, and meters, to an automatic fire hydrant inspection notification system to efficiencies in our billing system, GIS increases the quality of service our utility provides every day.

5. Local Support Saves Time And Money 2/1/2016

   At a water treatment plant that provides drinking water for distribution to a large area of customers, a contractor decided to switch to SITRANS FM MAG 5100W flowmeters. A local representative saved a the contractor time and money by recognizing the need for the magmeter to be isolated from the piping protection before startup, which also saved the customer from added downtime.

6. The Next Wave In The Water Industry 7/24/2023

   Despite a combination of need, opportunities, and competitive salaries, wastewater agencies and consulting firms face shortages of qualified workers. Learn more about making the case for Gen Z by utilizing technology.

7. Combining Spatially Contextualized Assets And Real-World Building Spaces Enables A Vertical Asset Management Program 11/2/2020

   Raleigh Water provides water and sanitary sewer services to about 198,000 metered customers and a service population of about 600,000 across a service area of 277 square miles. Raleigh Water's mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for its customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of the utility's communities. Raleigh Water's system is made up of over 2,500 miles of sewer mains and over 2,350 miles of water mains. Raleigh Water operates two water treatment facilities with a maximum capacity to treat 106 million gallons per day, and three wastewater treatment facilities with a maximum capacity to treat 80.2 million gallons per day.

8. Applying Data-as-a-Service To The Wastewater Sector 4/6/2020

   A major concern with real-time monitoring networks is the accuracy and reliability of data. In 2017, the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) surveyed 23 global water utilities about their Big Data management practices as part of a Water Research Foundation (WRF) study, including their barriers to adoption.

9. Water Cybersecurity: Alarming, Autodialers, And The Resistance To Change 2/21/2014

   It is 2:00 AM on Saturday morning. It is a cold, frigid night. The booster station maintaining water pressure within the distribution system has unexpectedly shut down. The autodialer checks for a dial tone, then calls the first standby operator and plays the prerecorded message, “Booster Station Shutdown Alarm” it repeats, “Booster Station Shutdown Alarm,” “Press 1 on your touch-tone phone to acknowledge this recording.” The operator presses the 1 key on his phone. A potential outage is likely. Customers will be disrupted. The operator has no idea what has happened, or the appropriate tools to bring to the solution.

10. Forward-Thinking Utility Knows The Value Of Advanced Technology 5/4/2023
    Renewable Water Resources looks to remote alarm notification software to improve efficiency and avert problems.