by Averi Davis | Apr 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Challenge of Retaining Institutional Knowledge at Small Water Systems An important but often overlooked management problem for small organizations is retaining institutional knowledge through the years. This concept refers to the collection of...
by Ava Gude | Apr 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Does your utility use “% of supply” metrics for real water loss tracking? Although the American Water Works Association (AWWA) recommends that utility real loss be evaluated using unit loss Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measured...
by Ava Gude | Apr 22, 2022 | Asset Management, GIS
Asset management is a smart practice that can save money and reduce financial surprises capable of grinding wastewater services to a halt. In order to implement asset management, systems must be able to track and assess data from many different parts of their...
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 15, 2022 | GIS, Wastewater
Movie buffs likely remember the classic film “The Third Man” and its climactic final chase scene set in the wastewater collection system (aka sewers) of post-war Vienna, Austria. The protagonist Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton) races through the dark and shadowy tunnels...
by Ava Gude | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Septic systems have been in use for over 150 years, providing an essential service for those living in communities where large-scale water treatment isn’t feasible. The small decentralized system is much more than just a concrete box with an input pipe. Septic systems...
