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A Valve Maintenance Pilot Program Can Quickly Provide Valuable Information About Distribution System Deficiencies
Simply put, a pilot is a trial run, a small-scale version of your larger project. A program pilot is an important step that can help you catch potential problems and…
Establish System Control and Reliability
The operability of critical valves is essential to control a water system and ensure system reliability. Critical valves control vital water transmission lines – the backbone of any water system.…
Accurate GIS is a Must-Have for Finding Valves Buried in Snow
When the ground is covered with a layer of snow, finding valves can take an exorbitant amount of time. Add to that the sense of urgency that comes along with…
Control Room – January 2018
Q: How do I keep valves in my system from failing when we operate them? A: The two most frequent causes of valve failure are: 1) you don’t know in…
Control Room – December 2017
Q: What is the quickest way to realize a return on investment in water asset management? A: The quickest way to realize a return on investment in asset management is to inventory your…
Optimized Valve Maintenance – Where to Start
Do you have a well mapped water distribution system? Do you know where all of your valves are and whether they are operable or not? What information do you have…
The Importance of Unidirectional Flushing (UDF) Programs for Water Utilities
Tuberculation or build-up on pipe walls is a key issue in distribution systems. These deposits most frequently caused by corrosion and microbial activity, affect both the quality and quantity of the…
Where Do You Stand?
Each day, 850 main breaks occur in North America. A study by Utah State University reported that the average break rate per 100 miles of pipe can be as high…