Drinking Water

‘Just-in-time’ water delivery for farmland irrigation

A computerized distribution system lets farmers control from their computer, smartphone, or iPad how much water they use and when.

By the book

Following a detailed soil and groundwater management plan can help prevent contamination issues on water utility projects before...

Colorado utility launches secondary-supply project

The dollars and sense of disinfection byproduct compliance

Granular-activated carbon may be the ideal solution for removing organic material from water.

Power to the pupils

Florida student engineers help design the nation's first LEED Gold-certified water treatment facility.

Desal plant permit approved

Research: Smart water grids can save utilities $12.5 billion/year

Smart water networks can save utilities across the globe up to $12.5 billion a year according to research commissioned by Sensus.

Virtual meetings speed building design and engineering

Water utility managers and consultants use electronic design and project review to hammer out the details of a new, hurricane-resilient...

Survey finds Americans support water reuse solutions

Majority of Americans surveyed see an increase in safe and efficient water reuse as a competitive advantage over other countries.

Five award-winning water landmarks

Results of Tnemec Co. Inc. 's fifth annual Tank of the Year awards.

A lesson in reservoir risk management

Award-winning use of perforated plastic pipe relieves upward pressure on underwater liner.

A new landmark in town

Composite water tower stabilizes rates and pressure for 36-square-mile township.

How to calculate the economic impact of water quality

New framework provides five-step process for valuing the services clean water provides – from recreation and beauty to navigation and...

Congress wants to make 'Buy American' mandatory

Water and wastewater industry associations oppose a proposed amendment to EPA's 2013 budget that would make the stimulus package's 'Buy...

Energy-performance contracting for asset upgrades

A 1970s federal mandate to give homeowners options for conserving electricity is now being used to stretch water and wastewater utility...

PISTA Works

Smith & Loveless Inc. has shipped its first PISTA Works Headworks System, the latest innovation offering four headworks processes on one...

Vactor + 2100 Plus

The Vactor 2100 Plus features increased vacuum performance and improvements to operator comfort and control, air routing, filtration

Underground Solutions, Inc. + Fusible PVC

Fusible PVC provides both trenchless and open-cut projects with economical solutions.