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Apr 08, 2021
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Watts and Planet Water Bring Clean Water to Vietnam
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. – a leading global manufacturer of plumbing, heating, and water quality products and solutions – recently sponsored the installation of an integrated water system that will provide clean water to residents of Da Nhim Commune in Lam Dong, Vietnam
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Apr 07, 2021
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New American Society of Civil Engineers National Infrastructure Report Reinforces Need to Act on Updating and Maintaining U.S. Water Systems
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ latest Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, issued every four years since 2001, recently gave the nation’s drinking water systems a C- grade and its wastewater systems a D+ grade.
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Apr 06, 2021
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Chicagoland Research Institutions Look to Transform the Water Industry
The Midwest is leading the nation as a hub for water innovation with state-of-the-art research facilities and world-renowned researchers at the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab).
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Apr 01, 2021
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“Not-a-Boring Competition”: TUM Student Group Reaches the Final
At stake: a science-focused high-tech race that happens underground. TUM Boring – a student group at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) – is taking part in the contest, launched by US billionaire Elon Musk, to develop the world’s fastest tunnel boring machine.
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Mar 31, 2021
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European Utilities Successfully Trial Multi-Parameter Sensors
Water network monitoring trials carried out with utilities in France, Switzerland, Germany and the UK are demonstrating the potential of machine learning and artificial intelligence in achieving resilience, explains Steve Willis, chief executive of UK technology company Intellitect.
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Mar 29, 2021
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Sedaru Joins Aquatic Informatics & Danaher Water Platform
Sedaru Inc., a leading provider of water utility management software, has been acquired by Aquatic Informatics, and will join Danaher’s Water Quality platform.
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Mar 25, 2021
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Valuing Water: Bonn Water Network Celebrates World Water Day 2021
In order to raise awareness about and foster action to address the global water crisis, World Water Day on March 22 every year became a UN observance day in 1993.World Water Day 2021 focuses on the theme 'Valuing Water'. This focus extends beyond issues of pricing and includes the environmental, social, and cultural value people place on water.
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Mar 24, 2021
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World Water Day 2021 “Valuing Water” - The Value of Groundwater
The United Nations has declared “Valuing Water” to be the motto for World Water Day on March 22. But in order to appreciate water, it is necessary to understand that drinking water is a precious resource.
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Mar 23, 2021
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Faster Assessmments With Fewer Resources
Want to reduce the cost of performing sewer inspections by 34%? How about increase productivity by 17%? The Phased Assessment Strategy for Sewers (PASS) will help you do both.
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Mar 19, 2021
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Setting Digital as the Default for Water – a Q&A with Clare Kovacs
As the water sector continues its shift from constructing new infrastructure to improving performance of existing assets, full adoption of building information management (BIM) tools is critical to success. Approaching year two of the AMP7 investment cycle, BIM4Water vice-chair and MWH Treatment national rehearsal lead Clare Kovacs discusses the outlook for widescale digital implementation.
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Mar 18, 2021
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AI Successfully Detects Blockage Formations for Wessex Water
Machine-learning technology trialled on part of Wessex Water’s sewerage network has identified early forming sewer blockages in real-time with a 92% accuracy rate, whilst also enabling an operational shift to condition-based maintenance approach, says Brian Moloney, managing director, StormHarvester.
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Mar 17, 2021
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Making the Right Sewer Rehab Choice
Deciding when to choose spot repair with the free white paper.
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Mar 16, 2021
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Battelle Research Pinpoints Local Viral Outbreaks Through Sewage Examination
Battelle research shows that analyzing wastewater for the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19 can pinpoint specific neighborhoods that are hotspots for viral outbreaks.
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Mar 15, 2021
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MC-Injekt 2300 flow Takes Construction Injtection to a New Level
MC-Bauchemie has launched a new multifunctional flexible sealant in the form of its new “MC-Injekt 2300 flow” injection resin. The system is based on new Water-Boost Technology® from MC-Bauchemie and offers an impressive array of excellent injection properties.
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Mar 12, 2021
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Missouri American Water Invests $2.2 million to Replace Aging Pipes in Creve Coeur
Missouri American Water is upgrading approximately 3,700 feet of aging water main in Creve Coeur through fall of 2021.
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Mar 11, 2021
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Ovarro Completes Acquisition of ControlPoint
Remote monitoring specialist Ovarro has completed the acquisition of ControlPoint, a key supplier of digital quality assurance and data management solutions to UK water utilities.
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Mar 10, 2021
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PASS Is the Fast, Affordable Way to Inspect Sewers
The free infographic explains Phased Assessment Strategy for Sewers (PASS)
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Mar 09, 2021
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Infrasense Locates Buried Oil Separator for Surface Drainage System
Infrasense recently completed a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey to map the location of a surface drainage oil/water separator structure below a recently paved road.
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Mar 08, 2021
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Biosolids - "Never Ending Problem" or Increasing Opportunity?
Recycling biosolids from the wastewater treatment process is one of the most sustainable ways of achieving a regenerative, circular economy that eliminates waste and enhances the environment. It was also the theme of the latest Water Action Platform webinar that took place on 18 February.
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Mar 05, 2021
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ptc 2021 Moves to Fully Virtual with Strong Participation from Pipeline Operators
Given the medical imperatives of our time, the 16th Pipeline Technology Conference, initially planned as a hybrid event, will morph into an online-only event.
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Mar 04, 2021
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Protect Your Sewer Rehab Cutter
The Rehabilitation Cutter Maintenance Logbook from Pipeline Renewal Technologies makes it easy to take care of your mainline sewer cutter.
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Mar 03, 2021
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The NASTT 2021 No-Dig Show Brings the Exhibitors to You
The NASTT 2021 No-Dig Show will convene in Orlando, Florida, March 28-31 at the Orange County Convention Center — offering in-person and virtual offerings to bring the trenchless industry to you. The 2021 conference features 100-plus exhibitors and six educational tracks and forums.
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Mar 02, 2021
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Increased Water Use in Times of Lockdown
What do changing routines mean for supply security?
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Mar 01, 2021
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Open Data Can Open up Opportunity
An open data approach can help water utilities drive efficiencies across their entire operations, says Matthew Hawkridge, chief technology officer, Ovarro
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Feb 26, 2021
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Download a Free I&I Mitigation Checklist
Are you ready to address the inflow & infiltration entering your collection system, but in need of some guidance? Our new I&I Mitigation Checklist includes steps to take to better understand and combat the costly issue.
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