Wastewater Measurement Resources

  1. Evolution In Wastewater Goes With The Flow 9/21/2015

    While options for clean water flow measurement abound, there is room for improvement on the wastewater side — but new technologies are closing the gap.

  2. Measuring Organic Load: Is BOD Still A Relevant Measure In The Modern Water Industry? 10/22/2015

    Biochemical oxygen demand, or BOD, is probably one of the most- and least-known parameters in the wastewater industry.

  3. DC Water's Digital Twin Solution 8/24/2022

    Explore how operational and financial resilience can be improved by implementing a water infrastructure digital twin.

  4. Plan Ahead For Stormwater Runoff & Improve Service To Your Community 12/20/2021

    It rains, it pours. And when it pours, our cities produce what is called stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is what happens when rain falls on roads, driveways, parking lots, and other paved surfaces that do not allow water to soak into the ground.

  5. Smart Water Plants: How A Digitized Workforce Drives Higher OPEX Reductions 6/18/2021

    Key processes within Water & Wastewater operations can now be digitized. This is good news, especially for an industry under pressure to both lower OPEX and manage an aging workforce. Trends such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), cloud computing and “edge” control are emerging as technology engines that present cost-effective options for modernizing operations. When it comes to OPEX reduction, however, technology is what enables plant workers to make the biggest savings impact.

  6. The Latest Asset Management Software Helps Seattle Public Utilities Plan Ahead 5/24/2022

    SPU is forward thinking, with a desire to be more proactive in their pipe inspection rather than reactive with emergency response. Through a concerted effort, SPU developed a strategy for pipe inspection, condition evaluation, risk assessment, capital investment, and implementation planning.

  7. The Future Of Wastewater: Why Has The U.S. Been So Slow To Adopt AI Tools? 11/1/2021

    Wastewater analytics are already being used around the world to monitor contamination, optimize treatment processes, and catch environmental scofflaws. So why has the U.S. been so slow to adopt these technologies?

  8. What Pumps Tell Us About Water, Power, And The Worker 10/10/2017

    High up in the Tehachapi Mountains of California’s Central Valley lies the largest consumer of the state’s electricity, driving 14 centrifugal pumps, each rated at 80,000 hp.

  9. The Role Of Policy In Protecting Water Quality 8/8/2024
    Businesses, governments, and communities can all play a role in safeguarding water quality by embracing a multifaceted policy framework that integrates modern technology with a focus on mitigating public health risks. In this article, we'll analyze exactly how water quality affects public health, how policy has shaped modern water quality, and what types of policies will be needed in the future.
  10. Saving Infrastructure With Sensors In The Sewer 9/4/2018

    With a little help from AI (artificial intelligence) and IoT (the Internet of Things), Kansas City gives a lesson on UEA-MEP — utilizing existing assets to the maximum extent possible.