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By Jason Jones & Todd Grafenauer Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) owns and maintains a three-mile section of 48-in. water main. Referred to as the Upper Conduit pipeline, the main traverses from the Terminal Reservoir to the Baskin Reservoir and transmits potableRead More

By Dave Alberton & Mark Gimson The City of Hamilton is a port city situated at the west end of Lake Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario. As the tenth largest municipality in Canada, it has an elevation of 298 ft (91m) above seaRead More

By Paul Gagliardo The world’s dams and levees are essential infrastructure used to store water, control flooding, provide recreation and generate power. Dams and levee networks are designated as critical infrastructure and over their expected life exposed to multiple hazards, including flooding, storm surge, erosion, debrisRead More

How Phase II Drinking Water Settlements Class Members, Wastewater Utilities and Airports Should Prepare By Mike DiGiannantonio The majority of U.S. drinking water systems affected by PFAS contamination are the beneficiaries of landmark settlements from 3M, DuPont, Tyco and BASF totaling more than $14 billion.Read More

By Eric Bindler In the year and a half since OpenAI’s November 2022 launch of ChatGPT, conversations have been taking place across a wide range of industries and economic sectors about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) — from the positive (e.g., enhanced efficiency,Read More

Are you ready to move from Now to Next in your utility operations? Selecting the right Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency, customer service, and strategic growth. Why Choose the Sensus FlexNet Communication Network? 1. Longevity and Return on InvestmentRead More

By Igor P­­oliscuk Is the end near for mechanical water meters? With ultrasonic technology storming the market, the answer seems clear to us. These advanced water meters promise not only accuracy and reliability but also significant savings in both time and money, starting from installationRead More

How to Decide Which Method is Best for Your PFAS Treatment Project By Andy Sterling Over the past decade, Collaborative Delivery Methods have made a splash in the water sector. Professionals across the industry are telling stories of shorter timelines, lower costs, and reduced ownerRead More

By Tom Muilenberg As of June 2024, public water treatment plants have five years to comply with legally enforceable maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for six common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In addition to this new National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, the U.S. Environmental ProtectionRead More

By Marcus Elmer The EPA has proposed updates to the Lead & Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) to enhance protection against lead in drinking water, aiming to simplify rules, improve corrosion control, boost public education, and enhance safety in educational facilities. The implementation of the LeadRead More