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Rural AMI System Benefits Deliver More Than a Drop in the Bucket

Rural AMI System Benefits Deliver More Than a Drop in the Bucket

Water Management September 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

Ask a water utility about the connection between advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and customer service, and they will probably tell you that their AMI system allows them to better serve customers by providing early leak notification, a simplified billing schedule and clear details about water usage.

Special-Purpose Corporations: An Alternative Funding Strategy

Water Management September 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

Cities are facing harsh economic times. Many are faced with mega capital improvement programs and rising budget deficits, exacerbated by the fact that limited help is coming from federal and state governments.

Honolulu Agrees to Address Wastewater System

Water Finance September 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

A comprehensive settlement has been reached with the City and County of Honolulu that will address Clean Water Act compliance at Honolulu?s wastewater collection and treatment systems, the Justice Department, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hawaii Attorney General?s Office, Hawaii Department of Health, and three environmental groups announced Aug. 10.

Asheville Selects Turnkey ?Smart Water? Metering Program

Water Management September 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

The City of Asheville, N.C., has selected Mueller Systems to help it improve the efficiency and service of its water operations through the implementation of a comprehensive, smart metering water program.

American Water Summit Set for Washington, D.C.

Water Management September 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

?American Water Summit ? New Environment, New Directions? provides a rare opportunity to focus on the unique characteristics and opportunities in the U.S. water market with the people who will make it happen.

New Jersey Treatment Plant Upgrade Includes New Technology

New Jersey Treatment Plant Upgrade Includes New Technology

Water Management August 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

You could say that their 140-year tradition of excellence is something that?s just ?in the water? at the company.

Proactive Maintenance Starts with Good Record-Keeping

Proactive Maintenance Starts with Good Record-Keeping

Water Management August 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

Two municipalities, one age-old problem: knowing where and how to spend money and time on the infrastructure repairs that matter most.

Water/Wastewater Rates Continue to Rise

Water Management August 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

Black & Veatch in August released the results of its sixth 50 Largest Cities Water and Wastewater Rate Survey, a valuable knowledge resource for water and wastewater utilities.

Honolulu to Upgrade Sewer System by 2020

Water Finance August 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

A comprehensive settlement has been reached with the City and County of Honolulu that will address Clean Water Act compliance at Honolulu?s wastewater collection and treatment systems, the Justice Department, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hawaii Attorney General?s Office, Hawaii Department of Health, and three environmental groups announced.

PIPE RESEARCH: Report Shows Long Life Expectancy for PE Water Pipes

PIPE RESEARCH: Report Shows Long Life Expectancy for PE Water Pipes

Water Management August 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) recently announced that an analysis has been completed on the potential effects of disinfectants on potable water supply polyethylene (PE) pipe. The findings are now available to the industry in a report posted online.