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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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Municipal Water Treatment: A Look At The Advantages Of Performance Testing For Powdered Activated Carbon
Evaluating Powdered Activated Carbon through site-specific performance testing allows water utilities to optimize chemical dosing based on real-world efficacy rather than upfront price, preventing costly operational strains and ensuring reliable contaminant removal.  Continue Reading..
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Six Weeks Or Six Hours? Why Lead Times Are Breaking Wastewater Utilities
Wastewater utilities cannot afford six-week delays when pumps fail. Learn how domestic manufacturing and local inventory are reshaping emergency response and maintenance strategies.  Continue Reading..
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Beyond Non-Payment: 5 Emerging Use Cases For Remote Water Shutoff Valves
Remote shutoff valves are evolving beyond non-payment management, helping utilities improve emergency response, conservation, compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term system resiliency.  Continue Reading..

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Pittsburgh Water Approves More Than $32 Million In Lead Service Line Replacement Projects

Pittsburgh Water is continuing to expand lead service line replacement work across the city with more than $32 million in new investments supporting neighborhood replacement projects in Bloomfield, Central Lawrenceville, Shadyside, and Highland Park.

Research Could Lead To Cheaper, Better Testing For 'Forever Chemicals' In US Drinking Water

A new investigation from the University of Kansas improves detection of PFAS, a family of so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water supplies. The method, which can measure trace pollution levels of PFAS in water more quickly and inexpensively than current techniques, recently was detailed in the open-source journal PLOS Water.

New Report: Over One Quarter Of Top U.S. Data Centers Lack Email Security Protections To Block Spoofing Attacks

As cyber threats increasingly target critical infrastructure, a new analysis from cybersecurity firm Red Sift reveals significant email security gaps among the largest data center operators in the United States. Despite underpinning the nation’s digital economy, an alarming 27% of the top 100 U.S. data centers lack effective email authentication enforcement, leaving them vulnerable to domain spoofing and phishing attacks.

Corsica Utility To Support Its Conservation Goals With Itron's Smart Water Solution

Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, announced that its working with the Office d'Equipement Hydraulique de Corse (OEHC) to support its efforts to preserve water resources and save 5 million cubic meters of water per year by 2035.

New Colorado River Basin Water Efficiency Network Launches To Advance Regional Collaboration On Water Sustainability

Alliance for Water Efficiency and the Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy today announced the launch of the Colorado River Basin Water Efficiency Network (CRB Network), a collaborative initiative designed to accelerate urban water efficiency and link land and water decisions across the Colorado River Basin (CRB).

IDE Technologies Secures Bid For Largest Seawater Desalination Facility In Western Hemisphere

IDE Technologies, a leading global provider of desalination and water treatment solutions, today announced it was unanimously selected by the Nueces River Authority Board to develop the Harbor Island Desalination Facility.