UTILITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

• Johns Hopkins Research Makes Waves With Better Flood Damage Forecasting

  Natural disaster risk modeling provides a reliable and affordable way for governments to estimate expected damage caused by rivers overflowing their banks.

• Chlorine Is A Highly Useful Chemical That's Also Extremely Dangerous — Here's What To Know About Staying Safe Around It

  Many people encounter chlorine in their daily lives, whether it's as an ingredient in household bleach or an additive that sanitizes water in swimming pools. Chlorine is also used as an antiseptic, a bleaching agent in the production of paper and cloth, and to kill microorganisms in drinking water. But this familiar chemical is also extremely toxic. And because it's ubiquitous in many industries across the U.S., it often is released in chemical accidents and spills.
• Benefits Of Utilities Analytics And Automation Software For Energy Savings And Efficiency

  Discover how technology supports the demand for data and drives the right actions to optimize utilities usage and provide significant energy savings.

• Build Versus Buy? Escalating Risks With Building Your Own Platform And Application

  Explore some factors to consider when trying to answer the question of whether to build or buy a software platform to support your company's growth – now and in the future.

• Making The Most Of Data And Decision Intelligence

  Hear how utilities are overcoming operational challenges, such as non-revenue water and leak detection, using digital technologies.

• WWEMA Window: Insourcing — The Value Provided From Manufacturers Focused On 'In-House' Production

  Keeping core functions in-house for an equipment manufacturer has key benefits that include both processes and people. Of course, keeping processes in-house could require more employee investment, including training, performance assessment, process documentation, and infrastructure. The improved benefits from keeping functions in-house are not always in the forefront of sourcing decisions but are highlighted here.

• Connecting The Water Cycle: Bridging The Physical-Digital Gap

  There are many reasons why an AMI system might fail, but more often than not it boils down to gaps in the physical-to-digital transition.

• Enhancing Water Conservation Through AMI At EBMUD

  Water Online recently spoke with Dave Wallenstein, P.E., a licensed mechanical and civil engineer with East Bay MUD about how they are using AMI to conserve water.

• Water Distribution – Why Measurement Matters When Every Drop Counts

  With water resources stretched by the needs of an increasing global population, the need for transformative technologies across the water industry has never been more urgent.

• Extreme Weather Could Burn Many Investment Portfolios By Mid-Century

  Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity today, with potentially severe implications for infrastructure assets. Infrastructure investments have long lifetimes, typically spanning several decades, and are designed to operate under specific climatic conditions. However, climate change is causing more frequent and intense extreme weather events, which can damage or disrupt infrastructure assets. These physical risks can lead to direct losses, increased maintenance costs, and lower asset values.