Water Management

Michigan country honored with Utility of the Future award

Michigan country honored with Utility of the Future award

Water Management October 30, 2023 at 6:30 am

The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s office (WRC) in Waterford Township, Michigan, was one of the 2023 recipients of the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) Utility of the Future award. This marks the third time in four years the organization has received this award, emphasizing itsRead More

Residential Water Use in the Colorado River Basin: Insights from Flume Data

Residential Water Use in the Colorado River Basin: Insights from Flume Data

Water Management, White Papers October 27, 2023 at 12:47 pm

In this report, Flume Utility & Business Solutions explores what residential water use looks like in the Colorado River Basin today, how that has evolved over time, and how water agencies and utilities can use insights to meet conservation goals. Sponsored by:

Special Report: Future-Proofing Water Utilities and Infrastructure

Special Report: Future-Proofing Water Utilities and Infrastructure

Water Management, White Papers October 23, 2023 at 2:53 pm

Future-Proofing Water Utilities & Infrastructure is now a necessity – here are some projects for thought. Download this Special Report, brought to you by Water Finance & Management and sponsors Badger Meter, Bentley Systems, BlueConduit and Pure Technologies, a Xylem brand. Featuring: Download today! Sponsored by:

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Tampa Bay Water, Stantec begin design on $100 million water supply project

Water Management October 20, 2023 at 2:35 pm

Design and engineering firm Stantec announced it has begun the final design phase of Segment B of the South Hillsborough Pipeline with longtime client Tampa Bay Water. With a construction cost of approximately $100 million (USD), Segment B will help meet the growing demand forRead More

How to Ensure Accuracy in Detecting Contaminants

How to Ensure Accuracy in Detecting Contaminants

Water Management October 18, 2023 at 2:43 pm

By Theresa Bellish Worldwide, water utility managers must constantly pivot as external factors affect our water sources. Emerging contaminants like PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) and chemicals coming from illegal dumping and accidental leaks have become more prevalent as climate change causes extreme weather inRead More

MentorAPM welcomes new board chairman

MentorAPM welcomes new board chairman

Water Management October 18, 2023 at 7:00 am

Asset management software company MentorAPM announced Colby Manwaring has been named chairman of its newly appointed five-member board of directors. Manwaring is responsible for the creation and execution of enterprise strategic vision and commercial success at several companies. His most recent roles include CEO ofRead More

EPA pulls back cybersecurity rule

EPA pulls back cybersecurity rule

Technology Perspectives, Water Management October 12, 2023 at 2:15 pm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it will withdraw plans to require states to survey cybersecurity best practices at public water systems — welcome news to much of the industry that opposed the approach. The EPA proposal was included in the agency’s FY22Read More

Thinking Twice About AMI?

Thinking Twice About AMI?

AMR/AMI, Technology Perspectives, Water Management October 12, 2023 at 7:05 am

Alternatives and Complementary Systems to Consider | By Peter Mayer Customer metering is fundamental to the successful function of a modern water utility. The introduction of expensive Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems with fixed data transmission networks and battery powered “smart” water meters has confrontedRead More

Sacramento’s EchoWater a U.S. finalist at Bentley’s ‘Going Digital’ awards

Sacramento’s EchoWater a U.S. finalist at Bentley’s ‘Going Digital’ awards

Water Management October 6, 2023 at 2:15 pm

Infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems, Inc., has announced several projects from the United States as finalists in its 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. Among the finalists in the water/wastewater category is the City of Sacramento’s $1.7 billion EchoWater project The annual awards programRead More

Revolutionizing Water Management in Your Community

Revolutionizing Water Management in Your Community

Water Management October 3, 2023 at 6:31 am

Partner with Flume Utility & Business Solutions to help your customers manage, control, and save water. We offer water agencies a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to revolutionize how they manage water resources for their communities. Help your customers help themselves The revolutionary Flume WaterRead More