Delaware’s New Castle County recently showed off some of the improvements made to its sewer system using technology aimed at detecting issues such as grease and oil drain buildup. By routinely checking for sewer blockages, New Castle has been able to largely prevent common problems faced by Utilities such as blockages and overflows. Using a … Continued
It’s trade show season and we’re already preparing to make another appearance after a successful showing at a recent show in Daytona Beach. This time around we’ll be heading to Jekyll Island in Georgia to attend this year’s Georgia Rural Water Association (GRWA) Spring Conference kicking off on May 15th through the 17th. GRWA is … Continued
Itron is once again in the news for spearheading new initiatives aimed at improving metering technology. This time around, it is joining forces with volt/VAR optimization vendor Utilidata to create an app for use with Itron’s powerful OpenWay Riva IoT (Internet of Things) solution. While most people immediately associate the word “app” with that of … Continued
According to a Business Wire press release, the City of Fort Smith, Arkansas has chosen to go with the technology and services company Itron to modernize its severely antiquated water infrastructure using Itron’s powerful OpenWay® Riva smart water solution. With the upgrade, Fort Smith will be able to dramatically improve its billing accuracy by taking … Continued
When accuracy is absolutely essential, the Hach FLO-TOTE® 3 AV Sensor is recognized for its exceptionally high level. In fact, it’s undergone extensive independent flow laboratory testing to ensure accuracy remains top notch even if the site or flow conditions prove challenging. Along with the power of a Hach flow logger, the fusion of the … Continued
Toledo, Ohio’s Public Utilities department recently made the news after announcing its intentions to potentially switch over to automatic meters capable of collecting data on an hourly basis. Currently, the city is relying on increasingly antiquated methods to collect meter data, namely by using workers that must visit each house and read the outside meter. … Continued
The FC500 FlowConnect system is a battery operated wireless telemetry solution for flow and sensor data. The system can be used with mechanical or digital registers and can be mounted either remotely or on the meter. The system makes use of cellular or satellite radio communication and it also features standard or solar panel powered … Continued
Ensuring reliable flow data is being received is absolutely imperative, yet it continues to be a challenge when it comes to wastewater flow. With Hach Data Delivery Services (DDS), you can begin to implement a proven flow monitoring service that takes care of the legwork for you while ensuring accurate results. The equipment, support, and … Continued
Did you know that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a detailed report back in 2014 discussing InfoSense’s Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (SL-RAT) tool? If you’re still manually checking your pipes for blockages, the report is a highly informative report discussing how collection systems operators can utilize the power and efficiency of acoustic … Continued
All components involved in potable water systems must meet a rigid set of standards called the NSF/ANSI-61: Drinking Water System Components — Health Effects, which are mandated by federal and state agencies responsible for regulating drinking water. These potable water components include flow meters. McCrometer’s FPI Mag® meter is one of the components that has … Continued
Earlier this month, Cleaner Magazine published an article discussing “The Best Money-Makers of 2017” which takes a look at the best tools contractors have relied upon to help their companies maintain profitability. Cleaner is a professional community dedicated to all things that deal with pipe, from inspection and leak detection to cleaning, rehabilitation, and more. … Continued
Itron recently published a new case study involving the City of Murfreesboro Water & Sewer Department (MWSD) in Tennessee. The department was seeking a way to modernize its meter reading process to improve its water use and delivery. MWSD … Continued
