In Singapore, PUB, the nation’s national water agency, will be assessing the condition of Singapore’s water transmission mains by using acoustic pipe condition assessment services. Echologics was selected as contractor because its technology was able to meet PUB’s requirements to assess the condition of some of the older transmission mains in its service area and provide information which can be …

Like many utilities, UWNJ was concerned about being able to identify transmission and distribution of water main leaks. However, its field crews, as well as the outside contractor, were having difficulty accurately detecting and locating leaks in larger diameter water mains and sections of pipe that did not have available accessories.In an effort to improve water conservation and reduce non-revenue …

Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Clayton, Ga. is a small town with a big non-revenue water problem. The International Water Association defines non-revenue water as water that has been produced and is “lost” before it reaches the customer. According to the American Water Works Association, such losses cost public water systems approximately $2.8 billion in …

A global leader in the beverage industry had a bottling plant in Shanyang, China, that was losing approximately 150,000 liters of treated water per day through a leak in its water system. The facility’s water system was fed by the city’s water supply through a 300-mm service lateral, which provided water for the plant’s operations, employees and fire protection system.  …

Nashville is home to the historic Grand Ole Opry and all things country music, all the way down to the 10-gallon hats and cowboy boots. But for five days in March, the Music City welcomes back the trenchless technology community for its annual conference and exhibition. Trenchless professionals from around the globe will gather in the Tennessee capitol city March …

The American smart metering market entered 2011 flush with the ARRA/SGIG infused exuberance of previous years. Smart meter shipments had grown at a compound annual rate (CAGR) of more than 100 percent between 2005 and 2010 and the industry opened the year abuzz with reports of “building momentum.” By the numbers, 2011 was a big year for big projects.  Utilities …

Ongoing budget shortfalls for water infrastructure spending is a significant concern among utilities across the United States that are faced with water leaks and main breaks, which are steeply increasing in frequency as years of unchecked deterioration take their toll on pipes that, in places, dates back to the second half of the 19th century. In light of utilities’ continuing …

 As rates increase, educating consumers on the true value of water can act as a “shock” absorber, according to “Avoiding Rate Shock: Making the Case for Water Rates”, a study sponsored by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Utility Council. The study found that although consumers get upset over rate increases because of misunderstandings about the true value of …