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    Energy Management

    GAO Examines Energy Efficiency Options for Water Industry

    June 1, 2011
    Technologies and systems exist to help improve the energy efficiency of the Municipal drinking water & wastewater industry, but costs and competing priorities have slowed their...
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    New Hydrostatic Level Monitoring System

    June 1, 2011
    A new hydrostatic level measurement system is designed to be ready to use out of the box. All programming is done at the factory so users only need to supply AC power to the unit...
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    Potable Water Quality

    Products & Services: SLUDGE

    June 1, 2011
    Storage tanksModular storage tanks for municipal sludge processing are available from ModuTank for rent or purchase. They feature per-gallon costs below those of conventional ...
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    Treatment

    How to Avoid Replacement Pumps Not Meeting Expectations

    June 1, 2011
    When replacing an old worn pump with a new pump having a different design or head-capacity (H-Q) curve shape, the resulting performance may fall short of expectations. This is...
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    Green Infrastructure

    Subsurface Infiltration Stormwater Systems as a LID Strategy

    June 1, 2011
    For decades, traditional development and stormwater management approaches have aimed to quickly remove runoff from the site. However, the low impact development (LID) movement...
    Infrastructure Funding

    Brighter Days Ahead for Water Industry Business

    June 1, 2011
    WWEMA just concluded its 38th Washington Forum with the theme Political Pendulum: Impact on Business in the Water Sector. Pressing on the minds of those in attendance was the ...

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    Potable Water Quality

    Draft Guidelines Help Clarify Waters Protected by CWA

    June 1, 2011
    The Obama Administration has issued guidelines to clarify how far Clean Water Act (CWA) pollution prevention rules apply to streams, wetlands and ponds.
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    Green Infrastructure

    EPA Launches New Strategy to Promote Green Infrastructure

    June 1, 2011
    I've always liked the concept of green infrastructure, especially when compared to the "gray" of concrete and pavement. A meandering stream with a grassy bank is far preferable...
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    Security Devices Help Secure Automation Networks

    June 1, 2011
    United Water operates and manages water and wastewater systems that serve about 7 million people across the US. Over the past 30 years the company has used a variety of methods...
    Asset Management

    Asset Management Plan for Albuquerque

    June 1, 2011
    After three years and an effort spanning the entire organization, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority has completed its comprehensive 2011 Asset Management...
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    Asset Management

    Military Arms Base With Efficient Utility Managers

    June 1, 2011
    Water and wastewater management is not considered a primary mission for the U.S. military. So replacing it with management that has specific knowledge and experience can save ...
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    Potable Water Quality

    U.S. Water Prize Ceremony Honors Leaders in Water Sustainability

    June 1, 2011
    In a ceremony attended by 200 water leaders, the Clean Water America Alliance presented the 2011 U.S. Water Prize today to the City of Los Angeles, Milwaukee Water Council, National...
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    Potable Water Quality

    Water Agency Improves Field Data Collection with Digital Pen, Paper

    June 1, 2011
    The Surface Water Management Division of Public Works in Snohomish County, WA, takes a comprehensive approach to managing surface water. In addition to maintaining public infrastructure...
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    Asset Management

    Asset Management Helps Drive Organizational Change

    June 1, 2011
    Corpus Christi is one of the largest cities on the Texas Gulf Coast. The city manages six wastewater treatment plants, two reservoirs, approximately 1,250 miles of wastewater ...