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Why The Water Sector's AI Ambitions Depend On Better Connectivity
For AI to deliver real operational value, it needs a constant flow of reliable operational data. AI systems are relentlessly data-hungry, and the more data, the better. Yet, accessing this data remains a major challenge in the utilities sector, with remote reservoirs, wastewater treatment works, and sprawling infrastructure often located a long way from traditional cellular networks.   Continue Reading..
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Breaking Point: How Utilities Can Get Ahead Of The Water Main Crisis
The water and wastewater industry is currently grappling with a significant aging pipeline infrastructure crisis, a challenge that requires a shift from reactive repairs to proactive, data-driven management. In a recent Water Online webinar, industry experts Christine Ballard (CDM Smith), Greg Baird (Black & Veatch), and Andrew Beck (Garney) outlined a practical framework for addressing infrastructure repairs in ways that are fundable and...  Continue Reading..
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Artificial Intelligence May Be Fueling The Future, But Water Will Sustain It
AI is reshaping industries at extraordinary speed, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing, logistics, and retail. As AI adoption accelerates, data centers have become the physical backbone of the digital world. Yet behind every compute cycle lies a critical resource that rarely receives the same level of attention: water.  Continue Reading..
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Managing Risk In Water Utilities: From Compliance To True Resilience
When thinking about minimizing risk, it used to be enough for utilities to focus on highly visible assets such as reservoirs and storage tanks using deterrents like chain-link fences, locked doors and cameras. Today, that’s no longer enough.  Continue Reading..
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Getting Practical About Non-Revenue Water
Problems faced by water utilities seem to grow in both quantity and complexity each year. Among the most persistent challenges is non-revenue water (NRW). In a recent Water Online Live event, industry experts gathered to discuss this multifaceted challenge.  Continue Reading..
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Benefits Of Integrating Chemical Metering Pumps Into SCADA
SCADA-connected chemical metering pumps improve dosing accuracy, reduce labor, and enable proactive maintenance — helping utilities modernize operations without massive infrastructure overhauls.  Continue Reading..
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A Playbook For Reliable Reverse Osmosis Operations
The best reverse osmosis (RO) programs are guided by a defined set of operating principles that provides operators with clear performance standards and a consistent framework for decisions.  Continue Reading..
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What Water Utilities Are Missing – And What Happens When They Find It
Discover how Xylem’s Sensus InsightAI is helping water utilities turn data overload into real-time decisive action – without requiring data science proficiency.  Continue Reading..
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Why You Can't Patch Your Way Out Of The Latest Water Utility Threats
Iranian-linked hackers have successfully exploited PLCs at water utilities and energy facilities across the U.S., resulting in operational disruptions and massive financial loss. For many water utility executives, the immediate and instinctive reaction is to look for a patch. But in this case, there is no simple vendor fix.  Continue Reading..
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Remote Water Meter Reader: How To Retrofit Existing Water Meters For Automatic Reading
Automating manual water meter readings reduces non-revenue water loss and eliminates tedious site inspections. Retrofitting existing meters with cellular data loggers provides continuous, real-time analytics, enabling operators to identify hidden leaks and optimize multi-facility infrastructure management instantly.  Continue Reading..

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Rising Emissions, Depleting Water And Vanishing Land—UN Scientists: AI Is Threatening Natural Resources For Billions

By 2030, AI's water use will match the needs of 1.3 billion people while its power use triples that of 650 million, UN University investigation warns.

EPA Proposes To Approve Louisiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the approval of the state of Louisiana’s coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program application. If finalized, the action would shift authority for permitting CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills from the federal government to the state.

City Of Oxnard Water Meter Replacement Project Recognized For Construction Management Excellence

The City of Oxnard’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Replacement project has been honored with a 2026 Project Achievement Award from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern California Chapter.

Water Leaders Launch Dashboard Connecting Local Communities To Real-Time River Water Quality Data

The Reservoir Center for Water Solutions, alongside Anacostia Riverkeeper, Anacostia Watershed Society, and Potomac Riverkeeper Network, today launched the Water Quality Monitoring Program — a groundbreaking, publicly accessible dashboard delivering real-time water quality data for the Anacostia, Potomac, and Shenandoah Rivers.

Trump EPA Announces New Superfund Cleanup Initiative To Prioritize Faster Remediation And Economic Growth For Communities Nationwide

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi announced the agency’s forward-looking Superfund Solutions initiative to accelerate cleanups of contaminated sites nationwide, including the more than 1,340 Superfund sites on the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).

Predictive Maintenance Startup Wins Tech Challenge

Norwegian startup Aqua Alarm has won The Water Council’s spring Tech Challenge for its predictive maintenance technology that helps utilities identify failures before they occur.