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More than ever, sustainable domestic wastewater management is crucial. It’s about keeping our water clean and conserving this precious resource. This means finding smart ways to treat and reuse domestic wastewater at home. What does sustainable domestic wastewater management mean for you? It’s about taking charge of your water usage and treatment at home. We’ll explore ...
As a wave of older workers retire from public service careers, the loss of critical institutional knowledge in the water and wastewater sector is a well-known concern. Institutional knowledge or memory is the collection of unwritten, decentralized information related to an organization’s history, relationships, processes, and assets accumulated over time. Smaller organizations are more ...
When it comes to complex engineering problems, particularly in industrial sectors like oil and gas, power generation, or water and wastewater management, decisions need to be made based on the best data available. Until relatively recently, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems were pretty much the only sources of data for ...
Archaeologists know that rubbish heaps and abandoned outhouses provide insights into ancient cultures. They can learn about diet, health, and daily life in long-forgotten communities. Today, scientists have discovered the benefits of tracking community data in wastewater. Many health markers travel in human waste products. As they collect data, they find information about the prevalence of ...
For the past 10 years, the utility had a custom programmed, radio-based SCADA system in place and it worked the way the operators needed it to. ...
The concern about polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and the environment has grown in recent years. These forever chemicals are the latest target of the EPA’s attention. Supported by funds made available in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the agency has released a strategic roadmap for addressing these chemicals. ...
Managing waste is a complicated process that involves daily pickup schedules, trucking logistics, and sorting facilities. Waste management companies must deal with millions of tons of garbage every year. As this number increases, simple solutions are no longer sustainable. This increasing complexity requires new solutions. Embracing artificial intelligence technology will help improve the ...
On March 15, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency released a series of proposed regulations around the worst-case discharge of Clean Water Act substances. Under the proposal, industrial facilities that store toxic materials and other pollutants on-site must develop an action plan in the event of a release during adverse conditions. The agency drafted these rules to respond to the growing ...
The Infrastructure Investment and Job Act will have far-reaching effects across the nation. This law seeks to improve safety and create jobs by investing in projects like bridges, roads, and high-speed internet access. Improvements to local water systems are a large piece of the bipartisan law funding plan. Every state, Tribal nation, and territory will receive millions of dollars for water ...
In the natural world, water flows downwards with the force of gravity. Municipal water systems take advantage of this constant force whenever possible. However, the local landscape is rarely just a downhill slope. In water distribution systems and water treatment plants, pumps work to move water against gravity’s pull. Real-time monitoring of pump operation will increase both the efficiency ...
In every part of the world, people depend on clean water to survive. Residents often take it for granted that they can use water from the faucet for drinking or cooking without further treatment. However, water contamination is a severe concern for municipal water systems. Extended boil water orders and stories of lead contamination raise worries about the safety of the supply. The EPA has ...
The changing climate is raising concerns about local water supplies. While some regions deal with heavy rainfall and flooding, others must endure chronic drought conditions. Water restrictions are one of the first responses to a dry season. It makes sense that limiting per capita water use would stretch the water supply. However, recent research by the Alliance for Water Efficiency has raised ...
Monitoring the performance of a complex utility system requires reliable communication. It may be possible to work with a local wireless network or cellular network for smaller areas. However, these solutions may not provide sufficient coverage for larger systems. For reliable communication and real-time monitoring, many organizations look to the heavens for solutions enabled by satellite ...
Moving water, oil, or natural gas through pipes is a complicated process. Many things can go wrong along the way that the provider must address quickly. Pressure drops and burst pipes can cause environmental hazards as well as service disruptions. A well-designed SCADA system provides remote monitoring that allows for a fast response. ...
When a manufacturing plant wants to streamline its processes, automation is a winning strategy. A well-designed system will improve productivity while maintaining quality. Automation technology involves hardware and software that use pre-programmed actions to improve production. ...
In the age of global connectivity, it is more important than ever for governments, businesses, and individuals to adhere to strict cybersecurity standards. The consequences for failing to do so are just too great. Data—and access to data—is highly sensitive and needs to be protected at all times. This is particularly true in industries that provide essential services to ...
The town of Berlin, Md., prevented a major overflow within one month of using the cloud-based SCADA system Location: Berlin, Maryland Products: HTT-900, HTT-300 Distributor: Freemire & Associates Located 8 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, the town of Berlin, Maryland, serves a population of about 5,000 people with ...