Water utilities face mounting challenges: aging infrastructure, limited budgets, and rising customer expectations. One critical decision that affects long-term performance is the choice of water meter technology. While mechanical meters have been the standard, static water meters – using electromagnetic or ultrasonic technology – prove theRead More
By Krystal Strassman As Florida continues to lead the nation in water reuse innovation, a landmark legislative shift is reshaping the future of wastewater treatment. Senate Bill 64, signed into law in 2021, requires domestic wastewater utilities to eliminate nonbeneficial surface water discharges by JanuaryRead More
Aging infrastructure and non-revenue water (NRW) challenges demand water utilities to shift from reactive to proactive water loss management strategies. Pressure monitoring, coupled with acoustic sensors, is essential for early leak detection, pressure control, infrastructure protection, and improved operational efficiency. AWWA M36 The AWWA M36Read More
Say goodbye to inefficient pipeline couplings. RazorLock, from Xylem’s Smith-Blair, bites onto your pipes and stays there. Engineered for strength and efficiency, RazorLock features groundbreaking Dual-Drive Bolt technology for socketless installation, making setup not just faster, but remarkably easier. Its precision-machined, case-hardened teeth provide anRead More
The shift from mechanical to digital water meters marks more than a technological upgrade—it represents a transformation in how utilities manage assets, serve customers, and plan for the future. Traditional meters, with moving parts prone to wear, required routine maintenance and manual reading. While someRead More
Do more with more data in less time and with less hassle. The Neptune® MACH 10 water meter’s ultrasonic technology helps your utility maximize revenue and provides better operational insights to support your customer service team. The MACH 10 is also faster, safer, and easierRead More
Xylem’s Sensus metal iPERL®+ water meter combines cutting-edge performance with unmatched durability, making it the ultimate solution for utilities looking to transform water management in even the toughest environments. Its robust metal flow tubes are specifically engineered to withstand challenging conditions, from harsh environments toRead More
How Predictive Modeling Sets the New Standard for Water Main Management Did you know that North American water systems see 710 water main breaks a day, totaling $2.6 billion in annual repair costs? With 20% of existing water mains already beyond their useful life, waterRead More
The Sensus FlexNet® communication network, with its unparalleled control, reliability, and longevity, empowers utilities to overcome challenges and evolve into truly smart utility networks. Discover how Fort Worth, one of the largest cities in the United States, transformed its water management using the advanced capabilitiesRead More
In water management, a paradigm shift is occurring that challenges conventional wisdom. Despite what many industry professionals might have thought, low flow is far from inconsequential. In fact, the impact of measuring low flow is set to revolutionize the smart water journey for utilities acrossRead More
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