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Unlocking The Flow: The Transformative Value Of Meter Data Management For Water Utilities
MDM systems transform raw meter data into actionable intelligence, enhancing operational efficiency, driving proactive leak detection, improving billing accuracy, and supporting vital water conservation initiatives.  Continue Reading..
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The Hidden Currents: The Perils Of Choosing The Wrong MDM Vendor For Your Water Utility
Choosing the wrong MDM vendor creates massive risks, including financial strain, operational disruption from data inaccuracy, and technical limitations. A poor selection can severely damage customer trust and stifle future innovation.  Continue Reading..
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Depth By Design: How OptiFiber Cloth Filtration Media Achieves Superior Filtration And Lower Cost Of Ownership
Not all cloth filtration media are created equal. OptiFiber’s woven depth filtration design delivers superior solids removal, more efficient backwashing, and longer lifespan —reducing total cost of ownership for wastewater utilities.  Continue Reading..
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Building Institutional Memory: Connecting Infrastructure Design And Operations
As water utilities face unprecedented challenges driven by climate change and the need for adaptive planning, the traditional separation between capital design work and ongoing operational performance is rapidly becoming unsustainable. Thankfully, connected digital tools are breaking down these barriers.  Continue Reading..
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Collaborating To Execute The AI-Water Nexus
Amazon and Xylem partner to tackle Mexico’s leaking water systems as the country balances water scarcity and a growing tech sector.  Continue Reading..
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Taking The Lead On Ditching Lead
AWWA C800, Underground Service Line Valves and Fittings, was built around the use of one brass alloy, C83600, also known as leaded red brass, favored for its manufacturability and low cost. Over the last two decades, the waterworks industry has transitioned to brass alloys that meet the definition of lead-free for most surfaces contacting potable water.  Continue Reading..
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Do Younger Engineers In Wastewater Care More?
Compared to their senior counterparts, do younger engineers in the wastewater industry care more about the environment? A millennial weighs in.  Continue Reading..
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3 Utilities Achieve Cleaner, More Reliable Water For Their Communities With Intelligent Solutions
From droughts to floods to leaking pipes, water utilities are under more pressure than ever. Traditional infrastructure wasn’t designed for today’s demands, but digital technology is helping close the gap. Tucson Water, Buffalo Sewer Authority and Hot Springs are three utilities leveraging Xylem’s intelligent solutions to identify and address issues before they happen – providing a cleaner, more reliable water supply for...  Continue Reading..
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From Blowers To Controls: The Path To Smarter Aeration
Aerzen’s latest hybrid blowers and intelligent control systems deliver unmatched energy efficiency, adaptive performance, and lower operational costs—helping wastewater plants modernize aeration for a smarter, more sustainable future.  Continue Reading..
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Reshaping Resilience: How Tech Giants And Utilities Are Confronting The Global Water Crisis
Water scarcity is increasingly impacting sectors from agriculture and energy to urban planning and high-tech manufacturing. Recently, industry leaders gathered to explore how new technologies and complex industrial demands are forcing a fundamental rethinking of water infrastructure.  Continue Reading..

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Transcend Launches TDG Insight, Advancing Automation In Early-Stage Critical Infrastructure Design

Transcend, the leader in generative engineering software for critical infrastructure, today announced the launch of TDG Insight, a new experience within the Transcend Design Generator (TDG) that enables engineers to explore and refine wastewater and water treatment designs in real time. 

Minister Backs Water Sector In Driving Change

Water Minister Emma Hardy has signalled the shift to a spirit of collaboration and celebration of water sector successes in a keynote address to the British Water Annual Conference, held in Coventry on 10 November 2025.

The Digital Revolution Now Enables Precise Technological Solutions To Reduce Water Losses

The use of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, enhanced sensors, and digital platforms is already optimizing water distribution systems, reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW), and improving leak detection, according to a report by Xylem Vue.

The ADS Foundation And The Nature Conservancy's Brightstorm Program Announce Collaboration To Advance Innovation In Stormwater Solutions

The ADS Foundation today announced a strategic collaboration with Brightstorm, a program of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), to protect freshwater systems and accelerate the development of Smart Watershed Network Management (SWNM) solutions across the United States.

Rockwell Automation Introduces SecureOT Solution Suite To Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity Resilience

Rockwell Automation, Inc. the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the launch of SecureOT solution suite, a comprehensive industrial cybersecurity offering designed to help manufacturers and critical infrastructure protect critical operations and build secure environments.

Water Department To Add New Infrastructure Upgrade To Improve Safety & Resiliency

The Tampa Water Department is moving forward with a critical upgrade to its water treatment process at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility that will enhance water quality while reducing long-term operating costs.