In August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $26 million in funding to help protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. EPA said the grant funding will be used by 55 states and territories and the District of ColumbiaRead More

In this edition of Water Finance & Management Conversations, we talk with Greta Vladeanu, Senior Program Engineer-Data Insights, with Xylem. Vladeanu gives us a detailed overview of how utilities can develop an effective pipeline management program, how approaches to managing transmission mains differ from distributionRead More

How Phase II Drinking Water Settlements Class Members, Wastewater Utilities and Airports Should Prepare By Mike DiGiannantonio The majority of U.S. drinking water systems affected by PFAS contamination are the beneficiaries of landmark settlements from 3M, DuPont, Tyco and BASF totaling more than $14 billion.Read More

By Eric Bindler In the year and a half since OpenAI’s November 2022 launch of ChatGPT, conversations have been taking place across a wide range of industries and economic sectors about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) — from the positive (e.g., enhanced efficiency,Read 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

In water management, a paradigm shift is occurring that challenges conventional wisdom. Despite what many industry professionals might have thought, low flow is far from inconsequential. In fact, the impact of measuring low flow is set to revolutionize the smart water journey for utilities acrossRead More

Are you ready to move from Now to Next in your utility operations? Selecting the right Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency, customer service, and strategic growth. Why Choose the Sensus FlexNet Communication Network? 1. Longevity and Return on InvestmentRead More

In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to designate five chemicals as High-Priority Substances for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) including vinyl chloride, primarily used in the manufacturing and processing of plastic materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe.Read More

By Igor P­­oliscuk Is the end near for mechanical water meters? With ultrasonic technology storming the market, the answer seems clear to us. These advanced water meters promise not only accuracy and reliability but also significant savings in both time and money, starting from installationRead More

Registration for the 2nd Global Buried Asset Management Congress (GBAMC) is now open. The event, organized by the Buried Asset Management Institute – International (BAMI-I), is scheduled for Nov. 14-16, 2024, at the Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis. GBAMC is among the most anticipated gatherings ofRead More