The City of Elizabethton, Tennessee knows there is more to sustainability than simply having a robust infrastructure. The city’s Elizabethton Water Resources department is responsible for serving well over 25,000 customers across a 75-square-mile service area which comprises three water treatment plants and more than 250 miles of water distribution lines. Raw water is … Continued
With the continued fusion between AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities will continue to improve the lives of citizens in 2019 as the sheer amount of data makes it easier to maintain a digital ecosystem. Creating smart cities will likely involve the integration of various aspects of urban life. With the decades … 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
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
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
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
Technicians and engineers have a multitude of responsibilities. One of the most important in getting the job done is knowing the meters being worked with allow for versatility, and that’s one of the areas where McCrometer’s Smart Output mag meters shine. These meters are so versatile, they are compatible with Itron as well as systems … 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
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
A recent article published in the January 2018 issue of Municipal Sewer & Water Magazine discusses a problem the Uxbridge Department of Public Works Wastewater Division in Massachusetts was facing back in 2015. Serving a population of more than 10,000 people, the town has well over 35 miles of wastewater collection systems plus an accompanying … Continued
