DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION RESOURCES

• The Dangers Of Lead Poisoning In Schools — And How We Can Fix The Nationwide Problem

  Known as a highly toxic chemical that is damaging to growth and learning development, lead in tap water is a matter raising nationwide concern. While some states have acted to improve this issue, the health threat of lead in school drinking fountains is now leading citizens to worry about the dangers of child consumption, the country's aging water systems, and the protection of our future generation.
• How To Evaluate Predictive Models For Lead Service Line Inventory And Replacement

  Get an accurate service line material prediction for Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) compliance by avoiding modeling pitfalls.

• The Truth About NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 And PVC Pipes

  The "Perils of PVC Plastic Pipes" report published by the Environmental Health Sciences, Beyond Plastics, and Plastic Pollution Coalition contains a great deal of misinformation. While those who are familiar with NSF's credibility and prominence in the public health and safety arena could spot the misleading and false information in the report, people who have not heard of NSF may not understand the report contained a lot of delusive information.
• Advanced Flow Meters Save Millions In Maintenance Costs And Non-Revenue Water Loss

  Learn how a municipal water treatment department reduced annual maintenance costs by $265,000, while forecasting an ultimate savings of up to $3 million in yearly non-revenue water losses. 

• Ultrasonic Level System Helps Protect The Environment And Reduce Expenses

  With millions of liters of water treated, accuracy and reliability are a necessity for a municipal water system. Learn about the instruments that they use to meet their needs. 

• Battery Operated Magmeter Provides Reliable Flow Rate Measurements In Remote Areas

  A municipal water district had questioned the accuracy of their water meter readings and, after testing, they found that the billing amounts were too low. Discover the solution that they chose to provide reliable flow rate measurement. 

• Measuring Level In Wastewater Treatment Effluent Flume

  A new water/wastewater treatment plant in the Southeast United States required accurate and reliable level/flow measurement and chemical feed control. Learn about the solution they chose to fit their needs.

• Infrastructure Upgrade: Expediting Lead Pipe Removal Protects Communities

  Assuring everyone has access to clean drinking water is essential. However, despite significant improvements in technology and public health across history, lead water pipes still pose a substantial threat to that goal. The extent of this issue has become more evident, and the push for lead pipe removal is accelerating.

• Water Shortages Carve Out Profitable Growth Path For Smart Meter Market

  With the rising emphasis on water conservation, the smart water metering market is set to witness commendable growth in the coming years, given the increasing product acceptance due to looming water security concerns.

• Maximize Efficiency Of Meter Reading With A Cellular Network

  Explore how a utility was able to improve their level of service to the community, increase accuracy in water metering and ensure safety for meter technicians.