WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES

• 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.

• The Future Of AI Is Looming

  When people talk about artificial intelligence, they tend to sort into four camps — doomers, gloomers, bloomers, and zoomers. The doomers fear the robot apocalypse. The gloomers worry AI will automate away all the meaningful jobs. The bloomers are optimistic about AI innovation but want to take a measured approach with guardrails as the technology develops. And the zoomers? They’re already deep into it and want minimal regulation to accelerate progress. But I’d like to add a fifth mindset to the mix: the loomers.

• Why Texas Hill Country, Where A Devastating Flood Killed Dozens, Is One Of The Deadliest Places In The U.S. For Flash Flooding

  In the early hours of July 4, 2025, a flash flood swept through an area of Texas Hill Country dotted with summer camps and small towns about 70 miles northwest of San Antonio. More than 100 people died in the flooding, officials said on July 7. What makes this part of the country, known as Flash Flood Alley, so dangerous? A flood expert explains.
• Combating Climate Change With AI-Driven Smart Water Solutions

  As climate change continues to intensify, utilities face a growing list of challenges from unpredictable storm events and aging infrastructure to rising energy demands and water scarcity. These evolving external pressures are forcing utility leaders to reimagine infrastructure and operations, adopt resilient systems, and pursue sustainable practices grounded in data.

• Preserving Pressure, Protecting Service: Upgrading Hydrant Infrastructure In Kent County

  When Kent County Water Authority faced the urgent replacement of a 94-year-old hydrant tied to a 1931 cast iron main, they were determined to maintain fire protection and avoid customer disruption.

• Scaling Smart Water — How Utilities Can Grow Quickly And Confidently With Digital Technologies

  Challenges associated with deploying smart water technologies include "Where do I begin?" and "Who do I use?". These questions can often be barriers to small and mid-sized utilities that have limited resources available to them and are already burdened with competing daily priorities.

• Impact Of Real-Time NH3-N Monitoring In Wastewater Treatment Plants

  In this white paper, learn how real-time monitoring of ammonia (NH₃) and nitrogen (N) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) can be a game-changer for optimizing treatment performance and energy efficiency.

• SCADA Skills Fuel Smarter Water Grids

  SCADA technology generates excitement because it can tackle some of the water industry's most significant pain points. It complements innovations like IoT and AI, enhancing maintenance efficiency and eliminating downtime. Use these best practices to embrace SCADA and related technologies for a competitive advantage.
• Enabling Flood Defenses By Creating More Accurate Wave Modelling

  The Dutch Flood Defence Authority was experiencing difficulties in planning the height and construction style of dykes to prevent flooding at minimum cost because it does not have accurate data on sea behavior in storm conditions.

• Rushville Installs AquaStorm® Cloth Media Filters To Treat Combined Sewer Overflow Discharge Instead Of Conventional Wet Weather Storage Tank

  Discover why, rather than installing a costly stormwater storage tank, the City of Rushville partnered with Aqua-Aerobic Systems to pilot the AquaStorm Cloth Media Filter.