Water Management

As we move forward into 2012, several familiar issues still linger across the water and wastewater sector.

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) networks and meters are loaded with useful data, but utilities and municipalities nationwide find themselves in a unique position when learning how to manage and best use this unprecedented amount of data being collected from smart water networks.

The theme of aging water and wastewater infrastructures is gaining more interest around the United States as many cities have begun to realize that their underground assets are facing real challenges.

Aiming to lower energy costs and decrease our carbon footprint, New Jersey American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water, is investing in solar technology. Most recently, the company installed solar modules on a reservoir at the Canoe Brook Water Treatment Plant in Millburn, N.J.

Changing climate patterns observed over the past decade, combined with accelerating population growth and limited availability of new and inexpensive fresh water supplies, have propelled the importance of desalination as an essential future water supply source in the United States.

In June, UIM presented Part 1 of our Operational Asset Management series. This month in the follow-up piece, our contributing authors from Harris County, Texas discuss leveraging investments in asset management and the various benefits of implementing such a system.

The smart meter market has exploded as utilities increasingly deploy advanced metering technology to boost operational efficiency and improve bottom line performance.

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) held its Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE12) in Dallas, Texas June 10-13, gathering water professionals from across the country and the globe to see the latest products and services available and to discuss some of the major issues across the industry.

The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) has hired Veolia Water North America to provide interim executive management services, leading 270 public employees in the delivery of efficient water and wastewater services to more than 300,000 people in the greater Pittsburgh area.

Badger Meter, Inc. recently announced it will enter into a strategic partnership with Telog Instruments, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of remote data acquisition systems that provides turnkey monitoring solutions to water and energy utilities.