Table of ContentsEditorial FeaturesSecondary-Treated Irrigation System Relieves Pressure on Drinking Water SystemsSteady population growth and green lawns put significant pressure on Utah water supplies. Several Utah cities have installed networks of purple pipes to deliver irrigation water to residents, an investment utility managers say pays off in the long term and the short term. Tips for Optimizing Automatic Meter Reading Accuracy for Water UtilitiesGathering accurate meter data is essential to maintain system efficiency and productivity. When establishing automatic meter reading (AMR), advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and advanced metering analytics (AMA) systems, there are several steps to consider to get maximum performance from your new system. EPA Regional Focus: Spotlight on South CentralFive states Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas and 66 tribes fall under the jurisdiction of EPA Region 6, also referred to as the South Central region. City Meets New Strict Discharge Limits While Coping with Weekend Influent DropCity of Decatur, AR, reports that Replacement of the city of Decatur, Arkansas, aerated pond wastewater treatment system with a special activated sludge process has provided for compliance with a more stringent NPDES permit, while coping with a regular 90-95% weekend decrease in wastewater input, and major seasonal variations in ambient temperature. Mobile GIS System Streamlines Utility OperationsBaton Rouge Water Company (BRWC) has implemented a Geographic Information Management (GIS) mapping and field work management solution to give field workers access to more accurate data in the field. Today, BRWC is using that same solution to streamline everything from daily field inspections, to valve isolation in case of emergency, to bi-annual well tests. WEF Board Approves Revised Position Statement on BiosolidsThe Water Environment Federation's (WEF) Board of Trustees has approved a revised position statement that calls for innovative and beneficial uses of biosolids. ProductsProduct ShowcaseDiaphragm pumpsAll-Flo Pump Co. recently launched its line of FDA-compliant All-P?R® pumps, ideal for applications in a wide range of industries including wastewater. DistribuTECH Product PreviewDistribuTECH 2012DistribuTECH 2012 will feature a conference program and exhibits covering automation and control systems, energy efficiency, engineering, demand response, renewables integration, power delivery equipment and water utility technology. Product FocusNew Laser Module Captures Geometry of Water PipelinesA new pipe inspection and asset management system is designed to help users capture pipeline geometry using a video inspection crawler outfitted with practically any laser profiling hardware. Products & ServicesScadaAqua-Aerobic Systems has enhanced its IntelliPro® process monitoring and controls system by adding automatic adjustment capabilities for biological nutrient removal (BNR), and chemical addition. Lab, SamplingThe TR8 Analyzer from Electro-Chemical Devices is used to measure suspended solids or turbidity at levels greater than 500 NTU, with output available in multiple units: 0.00-9999 FNU, 0.00-9999 ppm, 0-300 g/l and 0-200 percent. New ProductsPVC pipeCertainTeed's Certa-Lok C900/RJ PVC Pipe is designed for use in directional drilling and other restrained joint applications. New LiteraturePump energy calculatorA new tool from Rockwell Automation allows users to calculate potential savings derived from variable frequency drives to power pumps. DepartmentsViewpointClimate Change and Long Range PlanningIt's not unusual for water utilities and state water resource agencies to develop long-rang plans looking ahead 10, 20 and even 50 years. Washington UpdateCouncil Examines Benefits of Submetering SystemsA federal council has recommended the use of new submetering technologies to provide precise snapshots of energy and water usage in commercial and residential buildings. Pump Tips & TechniquesSufficient NPSH Margin Important to Pump ReliabilityPast columns have touched on pump Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHR) and Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHA,) and how the relationship between the two can impact pump reliability. Water Infrastructure Could Burden U.S. Economy, Report ClaimsAging water infrastructure will cost U.S. businesses $147 billion over the next decade, a new report from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) found. The report was released in mid December. Automation TechnologyDirect Drive Conservation ? Using Information and Incentives to Save WaterThe evolution of the Smart Grid for Water and rate designs have progressed to the point where utilities can now actively engage consumers in real-time, conscious reduction in consumption. Automated metering systems help water agencies monitor and immediately report water use, dramatically increasing the visibility of water, and providing to consumers the necessary feedback to achieve sustained conservation. WWEMA CornerEquipment Manufacturers Discuss Opportunities for GrowthSeizing Opportunities in Water Amid the Recession" was the theme of the WWEMA 103rd Annual Meeting held mid-November in Florida. Case StudiesDesign Build Project Upgrades Plant PerformanceA project to upgrade performance at the Bowen Island Municipality’s Snug Cove wastewater treatment plant in British Columbia included installation of a new USBF bioreactor to increase treatment performance will maintaining a small footprint |
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