Water Management

Hydrant Security Maintenance & Misconceptions In general, what are some of the most common security threats that water utilities face, whether intentional system attacks or passive threats? The biggest threat is always the introduction of some foreign material into the distribution system. A lot ofRead More

3M EMS Rope Utilities can now easily mark and locate underground plastic pipes with the Electronic Marker System (EMS) Rope 7000 series from 3M. The rope can be placed inside conduit or installed with pipe in horizontal directional drilling applications up to four feet deep.Read More

This is not an article about why water and wastewater utilities should consider a public-private partnership (P3) to deliver urban stormwater infrastructure projects. As you surely know, a P3 appeals to many municipalities for their ability to leverage private sector expertise and efficiencies — andRead More

An Introduction to the Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology Identifying new technologies is important to meeting demands of consumers and keeping up with the marketplace. The Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF), in partnership with the Water Environment Federation (WEF), has developed the Leaders InnovationRead More

By Greg Baird The term sustainable is used so freely that its true meaning is not always clear. This occurs specifically when applied to sustainable infrastructure. It is important to clearly communicate on sustainable infrastructure issues and approaches in order to achieve meaningful progress towardsRead More

Do You Know Your Water Loss Rate? According to the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average water loss rate in the United States is about 16 percent. Studies by AWWA and EPA have estimated that as muchRead More

Expanding BIM Strategies to Buried Construction Zones By Rachel Rogers Unanticipated structures beneath the surface of a construction site can quickly become costly and dangerous surprises. Underground utility networks for water, sanitary, storm, gas, communications and other subsurface facilities can be problematic for project teamsRead More

Applying Accurate, Reliable Data to Prioritize, Operate and Manage Water Systems Resourcefully By Jack Merrell, Itron While resources, in the form of freshwater, personnel and operating budgets, continue to be limited, demand for these resources continues to increase. Communities around the world are facing agingRead More

Leaders who are transforming how the nation views, values and manages water resources will convene in Atlanta, Ga., for the U.S. Water Alliance’s One Water Summit, June 8-10, 2016 at Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Mott MacDonald has appointed Major General John Peabody as Senior Vice President and Director of Federal Programs, based in the firm’s Arlington, Va., office.