DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION RESOURCES

• 2026 Water Utility Outlook: Regulation, AI, And Resilience In The Face Of Scarcity

  Global Water Outcomes expert notes that “water utilities are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities,” citing the role of digital solutions moving forward.
• 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.

• How Digital Payments Infrastructure Increases Hurricane Preparedness

  The 2024 hurricane season was one of the most severe on record, creating unprecedented destruction to the tune of $182.7 billion worth of damage. Scientists predict that this year's storm season, which officially began June 1, will likely be highly active and volatile as well. As hurricanes become more difficult to accurately predict and prepare for, the damage caused by burst pipes, flooding, downed trees and debris, and disrupted utilities is also increasing.
• Minnetonka, MN Pilots Acoustic Pipe Assessment Prior To Road Resurfacing

  A Minnesota suburb used non-invasive acoustic technology to assess an aging water main before a 20-year road construction moratorium. This critical data allowed them to confidently prioritize pipe renewals and better manage their infrastructure budget.

• Smarter Pumps, Lower Emissions: The Digital Reinvention Of San Jose Water

  Pumps are power-hungry and thus expensive to run, but San Jose Water shows how data-driven technologies and strategies can bring the cost down for utilities.

• The Value Proposition For Rehabilitating vs. Replacing Pipelines

  Utilities should consider using pipe-liner rehabilitation methods when analyzing options for pipeline improvements. Here's why.
• Fort Worth Water Achieves Data-Driven Success With Xylem Technology

  Read about a utility that reduced field investigations by 90%, enhancing operations and customer satisfaction with near real-time data.

• A Decade Of Smart Water Success — The Eastern Band Of The Cherokee Indians

  What began as a mandate to reduce water loss has grown into a model of smart water management for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Since deploying Kamstrup’s ultrasonic meters in 2016, the utility has transitioned from crisis response to innovation leadership—proving that even the most rugged terrain can support advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).

• AMR Drives Exeter-Merritt Growing Water Network

  Located in the state of Illinois, Exeter-Merritt Water Cooperative delivers safe and high-quality drinking water to approximately 300 residents from the county of Scott and Morgan. In 2011, the cooperative decided to do a phase 3 expansion and include additional homes in the rural area resulting in connections increasing from 154 to 325. Exeter and Merritt are small rural towns built on hilly terrains and gravel roads, with most of the meters installed in the countryside.

• A Dynamic Trio For Water Networks — Smart Metering, Hydraulic Modeling, And AI

  Non-revenue water is a global problem. Around 30% of drinking water is lost on its way to the consumer, imposing a huge economic loss that increases the overall cost of water treatment. The good news: By combining smart metering, hydraulic modeling, and AI, utilities can effectively increase their operational efficiency, reduce water losses, and optimize the utilization of increasingly scarce resources.