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Featured Articles
Guest columnist Fred Angel
Gone fishin'
On occasion, my wife, children and I like to walk down to our local reservoir and go fishing. Before leaving the house we must make several decisions. Likewise, before deciding on purchasing a new Customer Information System (CIS) a water or wastewater utility must plan carefully in order for the implementation to be successful... Share:
Video: Intelligent water metering
Michael Tracy, Vice President for North American Water at Sensus, talks about the company's new image as it moves beyond measurement and into management of resources, communication and data management. Susan Forsgard, Product Manager Residential Metering, discusses the company's new iPerl Intelligent water management system, which can help utilities with leak detection. The system features a self-diagnostic function and can report on empty pipe, reverse flow and battery status... Share:
Capital optimization: Deploying capital wisely (Water Utility Management) In an effort to manage capital spending, utilities have tried many approaches, including applying various prioritization schemes and asset management techniques. But the complexities of capital spending do not lend themselves to simple cost cutting. Competing needs and interrelated priorities require a more sophisticated approach... Share:
Managing late paying customers in an economic downturn (Water Utility Management) "I just lost my job and I can't pay my bill." "My company cut back on my hours, now I can't afford to pay you as much." "I haven't worked in three months since the plant closed down; how do you expect me to pay this water bill on top of all my other bills?" Unfortunately, these are statements that water and wastewater utility front-line staff and management are hearing more and more frequently... Share:
Featured News
Report shows energy's thirst for water challenges carbon debate
BOSTON, MA, July 15, 2009 -- The immediate need to reduce carbon emissions has dominated public debate around clean energy production. But, according to a new report from Lux Research, the singular focus on carbon has distracted from energy's growing impact on the planet's dwindling water sources... Share:
Hearing explores water, energy link
WASHINGTON, DC, July 9, 2009 -- The Committee on Science and Technology's Subcommittee on Energy and Environment recently held a hearing on the intersection between water and energy... Share:
Garden Grove, CA, deploys H2OMAP Sewer
BROOMFIELD, CO, July 1, 2009 -- The city of Garden Grove, CA, has selected MWH Soft's H2OMAP Sewer for its comprehensive wastewater facilities master plan... Share:
AWWA announces new customer service certificate program
DENVER, CO, June 29, 2009 -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA) announced that it is now providing an opportunity for water industry professionals to become approved trainers of its new Customer Service Certificate Program... Share:
Three weeks left to submit abstracts!
If you've had experience -- for better or worse -- implementing a new technology in your water utility, consider sharing your insight with peers in the industry who are contemplating doing the same. Appropriate topics include automation and control systems, billing and customer information systems, AMR/AMI systems, cyber security, meter data management, SCADA, and more. Click here to submit an abstract. Abstract deadline: August 3, 2009 Share:
Keynoter Jon Wellinghoff
Jon Wellinghoff, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, will deliver a keynote address at DistribuTECH 2010. He will discuss his priorities for FERC, including promoting the development of a strong energy infrastructure, supporting competitive energy markets, and preventing market manipulation... Share:
Ag secretary announces $250M in Recovery Act funds for rural water projects
WASHINGTON, DC, July 15, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the selection of $250 million in water and environmental projects that are being funded immediately through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, bringing the USDA's total investment in water/wastewater infrastructure to over $1 billion... Share:
U.S. EPA Administrator Jackson takes new steps to improve water quality
WASHINGTON, DC, July 6, 2009 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made available comprehensive reports and data on water enforcement in all 50 states as part of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson's larger effort to enhance transparency... Share:
NC student to represent U.S. in Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition
ALEXANDRIA, VA, June 29, 2009 -- Eileen Jang of Cary, N.C. was named the U.S. winner of the 2009 Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) -- the most prestigious international competition for water-related research -- during a recent ceremony at the University of Anchorage... Share:
Asset management software
NEXGEN Asset Management is the first web-based software to integrate an advanced CMMS with Asset Management functionalities. It is a comprehensive and sustainable single software solution designed specifically for the water and wastewater industry. Manage customers, assets, maintenance, and resources in the Dashboard. Sustain CIP in real-time using risk-based prioritization. Nexgen Asset Management www.nexgenam.com Share:
Handheld communicator
Emerson introduces the 475 Field Communicator, the next generation in handheld communicator technology that extends beyond device configuration functionality to provide advanced device diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities in the field and on the bench so users can work more efficiently. Emerson Process Management www.emersonprocess.com Share:
Meter reading software
Neptune's software suite, which includes its ARB® N_SIGHT™ Mobile and FixedBase systems, provides utilities with solutions for their meter reading and billing processes. The mobile system is an easy-to-use software application that helps utilities reliably maintain meter reading schedules regardless of size or industry type. It provides automatic web updates, electronic work order processing, multi-level security, and enhanced reporting functionality. Neptune Technology Group www.neptunetg.com Share:
Control system software
Revere Control Systems offers an aftermarket service program for control system software. The program covers PLC software upgrades; programming for PLCs, HMI, DCS, and SCADA; computer hardware and software upgrades; network security; and custom report generation. Also available: site control systems inspection; loop tuning; circuit board exchange; calibration; and wireless and fiber optic work. Revere Control Systems www.reverecontrol.com Share:
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