Water Management

In a recent sponsored study, industry expert Dr. Howard Scott worked to identify how long a water utility typically uses its AMR/AMI system before changing to a new one. The research shows water utilities change their meter reading systems far more frequently than the commonly referred-to life expectancy.

Last week, in an historic step for the protection of clean water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized the Clean Water Rule to more clearly protect from pollution and degradation the streams and wetlands.

The Smart H2O Summit has announced the preliminary line-up of sessions and speakers for its robust conference program taking place Aug. 17-19, 2015 at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco.

Trimble and Badger Meter announced last week that the adoption of the Trimble Unity solution has enabled the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities (DOU) to streamline installations and achieve significant savings.

Michael Baker International, a global provider of engineering and consulting services, launched its 75th anniversary celebrations this month with events at local offices across the United States.

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced last week that the federal government will invest $50 million in water reuse and conservation projects in 12 western states. The funding comes from the Bureau of Reclamation?s WaterSmart program.

As water supply continues to tighten in many regions of the country, the cost to treat and distribute water to utility customers continues to rise. Utilities get it.

In 2014, Esri Software Solutions (Esri) released its ArcGIS for Water Utilities CCTV Processor. In collaboration with the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), the free ArcGIS tool utilizes NASSCO?s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) data and code structure.

The history of drinking water infrastructure is a story of resilience and innovative thinking. Time after time, water professionals of the era have risen to the challenge.

In April, Congressman Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) announced legislation aimed at updating water infrastructure essential to protecting the Great Lakes and the communities that surround them.