UTILITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

• Asset Management Basics: Building A Strong Foundation

  Navigating asset management requires four fundamental pillars: alignment across the organization, making risk-based decisions, extracting maximum value from assets, and having strong corporate leadership and support.

• New Water Quality Standards Will Result In Billions Being Spent To Remediate PFAS Contamination

  Recently, the U.S. EPA announced long-awaited water quality standards outlining the maximum contaminant levels for PFAS contaminants in drinking water. This marks the first time national standards for a new contaminant have been added to the Safe Drinking Water Act since 1996. It represents, without doubt, an ominous alert that should be noted.

• 6 Steps To Complying With New PFAS Drinking Water Regulations

  In April 2024, the U.S. EPA released regulations for PFAS limits in municipal drinking water, greatly impacting municipalities and the water industry as a whole. There are several steps that can be taken to successfully navigate the upcoming regulations.
• Why You Need More Than Meters In Your Advanced Metering Infrastructure

  By connecting sensors and instruments to AMI networks, water utilities can glean a level of visibility into and control over distribution systems that isn’t possible with flow data alone.

• Enhancing Water Infrastructure Resilience Against Seismic Activity

  Water and wastewater infrastructure is the backbone of communities, ensuring access to clean water and the safe treatment of waste critical for public health and environmental sustainability. However, seismic activity presents a formidable challenge to these systems. It risks widespread disruption, contamination, and service outages that can have immediate and long-term effects on a community's well-being and capabilities.
• Advancing Water Reuse In The U.S.: States Develop Potable Reuse Regulations

  In several U.S. states, government agencies and utilities are exploring how to treat wastewater properly so it can be used for drinking water — what we know as potable water reuse. While potable reuse is not a new concept, it's being pursued more aggressively with renewed support and new ideas as we see limits with existing water sources.
• Combating Cyber Threats: How To Secure Water Utility Systems

  As technology gets more sophisticated, so have hackers and cyberattacks. How can utilities protect themselves and their customers?

• Hidden Costs: The Impact Of Non-Revenue Water On Utilities And Communities

  Water utilities must grasp the complete scope, including social and environmental costs, to comprehend the consequences of ignoring or postponing measures to address NRW.

• Going Deep With Surge Analysis And Bubbling Up With Community Engagement

  As a nonprofit membership-based organization, Davidson Water is entirely supported by the rates and fees paid by its member customers – no county taxes involved. Created over 50 years ago by enterprising businessmen who realized that this part of the popular Piedmont corridor of commerce and trade would not be able to host more business without reliable access to clean water, Davidson Water provides a stellar example of both water stewardship and a commitment to innovation.

• Exploring The Booming Market For Drinking Water Pipe Repair Services And Infrastructure Restoration

  As the market name prompts, the drinking water pipe repair market is subjected to the growing demand for intact water pipelines. With the elevated need for pure and regular water supply, it will likely become a prominent market that will play an active role in the energy and natural resources sector.