How SCADA Can Help with Stormwater Management
Water management is no easy job. Dealing with waste and water treatment is an extremely important part of keeping our water clean and drinkable. But, an often overlooked part of…
How SCADA Automates Our World
SCADA is a very powerful technology that helps us automate our world. Often, SCADA is used to control processes in instances where human oversight seems impractical. Some systems and processes…
How to Keep Utility Workers Safe in the Heat
Ah, the summer months. This time of the year usually consists of swimming, barbecuing, maybe some visits to the lake. Most people seem to look forward to the hotter months…
How to Avoid Tampering at Your Water Utility
Recently in Indiana, three youths were found tampering with the local water supply. As a result, the town had to purchase and disseminate 330 cases of water to customers to…
The Urban Water Atlas: How Europe Does Water Management
On April 27, 2017, the European Commission published the Urban Water Atlas. The atlas lists factors that affect water management choices across Europe. The first of its kind, this document…
What You Need to Know about the WannaCry Ransomware Attack
Technology is a wonderful asset. It can help simplify tasks by automating much of what we used to do manually. However, with these benefits also comes some potential for problems.…
3 Networking Tips for Rural Water Utilites
Water utilities are faced with more problems than the average customer may realize. There could be issues with equipment, water quality, or lack of resources. Often, finding a solution requires…
How Flooding Impacts Water Management
An abundance of rain in the spring season can create issues for our drinking supply and sanitation. Flooding is one of the most common natural hazards in the United States.…
What is a Boil Order and What to Do When it Happens in Your Area
A boil order occurs when a water supply is suspected or known to contain contaminants. The order is an advisory by local authorities informing residents to boil any water used…
How to Find Information about Your Local Water Quality
Water quality is an important issue. Excessive contaminants in drinking water can cause persistent issues for you and your family. As evidenced by the 2014 water crisis in Flint Michigan,…