Water Loss

By Ronald Kirjner The U.S. loses 6 billion gallons of treated water every single day. That’s 2.1 trillion gallons a year — enough to fill more than 9,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools — lost primarily to leaky pipes and aging infrastructure. Traditional methods of managing water loss canRead 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

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, has entered into a commercial agreement with VODA.ai focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify areas in water systems at high risk of failure. Oldcastle Infrastructure said the partnership will bring AI capabilities to the analysis and reportingRead More

According to a recent report from global water market data and insights provider Bluefield Research, nearly one in five gallons — 19.5% — of treated drinking water in the United States is lost before it reaches customers or is improperly billed. Known as non-revenue waterRead More

New Hydrant Technology Helps Ontario City Calm the Water By Dave Alberton & Tim Sutherns The City of Hamilton, Ontario, has one of the oldest and most complex water distribution systems in Canada, serving more than 560,000 people. Maintaining a consistent operating pressure is aRead More

Why Total Cost of Ownership Matters For water utilities, smart investment decisions require a long-term perspective. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a framework that reveals the true value of investments beyond initial costs. When embarking on a significant investment, a TCO comparison provides aRead More

In this exclusive Special Report from Water Finance & Management and Mueller, we’ll look at examples of communities that have enhanced their water quality by taking control of distribution system monitoring – from leakage to pressure management, water main flushing and more. Download today!

By Anne Austin Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plays a critical role in modern infrastructure and everyday life. Used safely for nearly a century, PVC provides essential benefits in applications ranging from water and sewer systems to medical devices, flooring and even automotive components, where it helpsRead More

The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, recently upgraded its water metering infrastructure, resulting in a significant reduction in the amount of water lost during distribution. Hot Springs’ water system is 143 years old and its service area includes water mains located in rocky terrain, makingRead More

AQS (formerly Aquarius Spectrum) has announced a strategic partnership with distributor Ferguson Waterworks. The agreement designates Ferguson as a U.S. distributor and service provider for AQS’s high-performance leak management solutions across all 50 states in North America. Under this collaboration, Ferguson Waterworks will distribute and serviceRead More