Ethernet Explosion
Water & Wastes Digest
July 2008
By Bob Douglass
Utilities are using Ethernet capabilities in new ways for a more well-rounded monitoring and controlling system
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Going Digital
Water & Wastes Digest
November 2007
By M. Carol McDowell, Janet Jackson & Kevin Eberle
Greensboro’s digital water and sewer mapping system expedites service and saves resources
Keep the Pumps Pumping
Water & Wastes Digest
October 2007
By Ralph Royall
A wireless, Web-based alarm system expands pump capabilities and reduces operating costs in Midlothian, Texas
Forecasting Floods
WWDmag.com
January-December 2007
Kris Cauwenberghs
Flemish environmental group publishes live data online
Water/Wastewater Utilities—Business Planning
Water & Wastes Digest
December 2005
By Mike Freeman, Chris Fabian and Stefanie Mosteller
Small and mid-sized utilities must understand business strategy, organization, management, finance, technology and operations
Selecting The Best Fluid Sampler For Your Needs
Water & Wastes Digest
September 2005
By Patsie Wyatt
This article focuses on the two main types, peristaltic and vacuum/compressor, though other types do exist such as a dipper and gravity flow.
An Asset Coming of Age
Water & Wastes Digest
February 2005
By John Hengesh
At a basic level, AMR technology enables accurate and timely meter reading with unprecedented efficiency.
The Effects of Flow Conditioning
Water & Wastes Digest
February 2005
James E. Gallagher
The role of flow conditioning is to ensure that the “real world” environment closely resembles the “laboratory” environment
Meter System Withstands Hurricane Ivan
Water & Wastes Digest
February 2005
While the worst hurricane in recent history did wreak havoc on the countryside, the Uriah Water System successfully weathered the storm.
E-Learning for the Pump Industry:
Water & Wastes Digest
December 2003
Valarie A. Reid
Ever-changing task environments and vast technology options are requiring professionals to commit to ongoing training and development. Learning via the Internet offers a convenience and flexibility unmatched by other vehicles, allowing the user to train at home or on the job, day or night, at an individual’s own pace.
The Perfect Complement
Water & Wastes Digest
November 2003
Robert P. Lee, Ph.D.
The current economic climate has forced many state and local governments to face budget cutbacks and service reductions. This situation often translates to a reduction in the replacement, repair, or upgrade of aging pipelines, tunnels, reservoirs, and dams. As a result, many water districts are turning to software technology for an efficient yet cost-effective way to protect the water supply.
Wireless Automation Opens Door to New Monitoring Options
Water & Wastes Digest
November 2002
Donala Water and Sanitation serves a large community of upscale homes in suburban Colorado Springs. In 1995, Donala turned to GMS Engineering of Colorado Springs to create a Request for Proposal for a comprehensive radio-based telemetry network that would grow with the rapidly expanding district. From the RFP, a Motorola MOSCAD wireless telemetry system was selected. Once it was installed, the district began to realize benefits from the new technology.
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