Water Online Highlights

  1. Protecting Critical Operations: Control Point Installation At A Major Military Base 5/6/2026

    Discover how a military installation established a critical 8-inch line control point in just 1.5 hours under live system conditions, preserving full operational readiness and avoiding a disruptive base-wide water shutdown.

  2. Minimizing Disruption And Maximizing Continuity During An Emergency Valve Installation 5/6/2026

    Discover how a municipal utility executed an urgent emergency repair on an active 12-inch main in under three hours, entirely eliminating the need for neighborhood boil advisories or disruptive commercial shutdowns.

  3. Targeted Isolation Enables Contractor Work Without Residential Shutdowns 5/6/2026

    Discover how a regional utility deployed an inline 12-inch insertion valve in just 1.5 hours, allowing contractors to isolate active construction zones without triggering broad, disruptive water shutdowns across a residential neighborhood.

  4. Service Preserved At Major Intersection During Valve Installation 5/6/2026

    Discover how a major utility established a strategic control point on a live water main in just two hours, preserving continuous service to critical commercial and residential properties without relying on disruptive system shutdowns.

  5. The Water Online Show: Turning Water Investment Into Impact 5/6/2026

    In this segment of The Water Online Show, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling sit down with Karine Rougé and Rob Powelson to unpack a growing shift in the U.S. water sector: treating water infrastructure as an economic imperative, not just a utility function.

  6. Removal Of PFAS Contamination In Water Supply: Santa Clarita, CA 5/6/2026

    Learn how PFAS-selective ion exchange resin offers a compact, high-efficiency alternative to traditional carbon filtration. This overview highlights the technical benefits of faster kinetics, reduced equipment footprint, and superior removal of short-chain compounds for long-term water quality compliance.

  7. Smarter Pipeline Condition Assessment Starts With The Right Technology 5/6/2026

    Advanced pipeline assessment technologies help utilities detect defects, locate leaks, and prioritize repairs — enabling smarter capital planning, reduced failures, and more resilient water infrastructure management.

  8. Hidden Risks Beneath The Surface: Why Transmission Main Leak Monitoring Matters 5/6/2026

    Water utilities can significantly reduce revenue loss by integrating acoustic leak detection, pipe condition assessments, and automated pressure management. This proactive approach identifies hidden infrastructure weaknesses, prevents catastrophic bursts, and optimizes operational efficiency for long-term sustainability.

  9. The Devastating Legacy Of Algaecides: Why The Quick Fix Is Failing Our Lakes 5/6/2026
    As warmer months approach, water management professionals must confront the compounding consequences of biocidal algae treatments.
  10. Innovations In Drought-Resilience Infrastructure Financing 5/5/2026
    To build drought-resilience in water utilities, it is critical to be able to respond to water supply threats quickly. That also means it's essential to have the necessary financing solutions. The question is, then, where does the money come from?