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
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
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
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
