With 5,400 members, the California-Nevada section of the American Water Works Association is the largest of the organization’s 43 sections. And just...
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Decrease in Water Demand Triggers Revenue Concerns
A paper recently released by Ceres, “Assessing Water System Revenue Risk: Consideration for Market Analysis,” discusses an issue many water systems across...
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Outsourcing: What Makes a Private Water Contract Work?
What ingredients go into making a successful private water operation contract? When such a contract proceeds smoothly, neither side is likely to...
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SCADA Troubleshooting Tips Help Systems Run Smoothly
Water and wastewater operators rely on SCADA systems to monitor and track nearly every aspect of their operations – from process treatment...
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Proper Security at Treatment Facilities Keeps Drinking Water Safe
A recent break-in at a small water treatment plant located in northern Georgia forced the utility to issue a boil water advisory...
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Cities Coping With Drought As Summer Heat Intensifies
While San Antonio, Texas, and Loveland, Colo., may not have a lot in common – a Southwest powerhouse with 1.4 million people...
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Sustainability and Resiliency Planning for Water Utilities
With hurricane season underway on the East Coast and extreme heat and drought currently affecting many parts of the country, American Water...
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Water Utility Contest Urges Residents to Reduce Plastic Bottle Use
In an effort to reduce the 2.5 million plastic water bottles tossed by Americans every hour, the Madison (Wis.) Water Utility (MWU)...
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Xylem Expands Range of Medium-Pressure UV Water Treatment Solutions
Xylem Inc., a water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, has expanded its range of medium-pressure UV...
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Water Prices Jump Nearly 7 Percent in 2012: Now What?
It should come as no surprise that the price of water is on the rise. The rate at which prices have increased...
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Program Offers Multi-Faceted Learning With Training Laboratory
Mike Smith’s enthusiasm and energy for the Water Quality Management program at Red Rocks Community College is contagious. And his pride in...
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Virginia Water Department Earns 2012 Excellence in Water Treatment Plant Performance Award
The City of Manassas Public Works and Utilities department received the 2012 Excellence in Water Treatment Plant Performance award by the Virginia...
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Southern California District Receives $1.7 Million in WaterSMART Grant
The Water Replenishment District of Southern California received one of five WaterSMART grants for expansion of its Leo J. Vander Lans Advanced...
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Astronaut Explains Drinking Water in Space
Ever wonder how astronauts get clean water in space? Without access to complex drinking water facilities like the ones you operate here...











