A ray of sunshine is illuminating Green Bay, Wisconsin’s efforts to modernize its aging public infrastructure. According to a Green Bay Press-Gazette article published back in June, reports of sewer backups have considerably dropped over the past ten years, by more than ninety percent in fact. The reasons for this substantial decrease include increased sewer … Continued
Earlier this month, the website WaterWorld reported yet another utility will be taking advantage of Itron’s OpenWay Riva IoT (Internet of Things) solution. This time, that utility is the City of Pearland, Texas which is looking to reduce its water loss and boost water delivery to its 100,000+ customers. The utility also intends to make … Continued
If you need a reliable and versatile flow meter, the Sponsler S.S. Turbine by Liquid Controls is one of your best bets. The Sponsler brand is world-recognized for their quality flow meter systems and their superior performance. The versatile S.S. Turbine measures varied pressure, flow rates and liquids. The S.S. Turbine can measure volume … Continued
Back in September of last year, Columbia Improvement District (CID) in Oregon decided to take advantage of the power of McCrometer’s FPI Mag meter, utilizing several of them to automate and boost efficiency across its system. The meter installation has played a crucial role in improving this efficiency after being extensively deliberated. With … Continued
As urban populations continue to grow, utilities and city governments must deal with the significant challenges involved in ensuring there is always reliable and safe access to water and energy. Part of the process of doing this means utilizing data and tools to manage these vital resources as accurately as possible and in real-time. Based … Continued
While they’re typically associated with water and wastewater applications, McCrometer’s flow meter products are also an effective solution for use in oil and gas flow measurement. In fact, the oil and gas industry has relied on McCrometer for decades and the products have been used for purposes such as oil, floating production storage and … Continued
SETflow™ Valve Control Platform by Smart Earth Technologies (SET) is comprised of a hardware and software platform allowing for dramatically improved efficiency, convenience, and control of residential and commercial water customers serviced by the Water Utility. The platform features include the SETflow Smart Valve and a Valve Control Application, both of which are controlled remotely. … Continued
The LCMag family by Liquid Controls is among the most versatile when it comes to accurate flow measurement needs for applications like water, industrial, and wastewater flow. The family is comprised of five electromagnetic flow meter models that each serve … Continued
Last year’s hurricane season caused billions of dollars worth of damage, much worse than the record set back in 2005. With the start of hurricane season less than a month away, it’s already being predicted this season is more than likely going to be another active one, with more than ten storms on the way … Continued
Today we’re traveling to Australia, where the government is aiming to tackle its distribution pipe leaks, a country-wide goal that is intended to not only boost water conservation but also save one of the world’s most important natural wonders: the Great Barrier Reef. For those unaware, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef … Continued
McCrometer’s Ultra Mag® remains a superb tool for water and wastewater applications. McCrometer recently published a new case study illustrating the Ultra Mag’s installation and commissioning for use in a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The venue where the Ultra Mag is being utilized includes a custody-transfer valve and metering station where a … Continued
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
