Advertorial

Water utilities are balancing tough realities: aging infrastructure, increasing customer expectations, and the rising cost of maintaining reliable service. At the same time, extreme weather and emergencies are pushing systems to their limits – demanding faster response and stronger resilience. One of the most criticalRead More

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

AWWA C800, Underground Service Line Valves and Fittings, was built around the use of one brass alloy, C83600, also known as leaded red brass, favored for its manufacturability and low cost. Over the last two decades, the waterworks industry has transitioned to brass alloys thatRead More

Water utilities are entering a new financial era—one defined by urgency, and regulatory demands that need confident and informed decisions. With the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) mandating full lead service line replacement by 2034, and new enforceable PFAS standards requiring treatment systemsRead More

Affordability. Government Mandates. Climate risk. Aging infrastructure.Water utilities face mounting pressures amid rising costs, new regulations, and aging systems. Chemical, energy, and labor costs have surged, while federal mandates—like PFAS treatment and lead service line replacements—demand fast-tracked, multimillion-dollar investments. The question facing finance leaders isRead 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

For water utilities, wise investments hinge on understanding the full financial picture. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a strategic framework that goes beyond upfront costs, revealing the true value of water system investments over their lifetime, typically 20 years for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).Read 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