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In Tucson, water stewardship is a centuries-old tradition. From ancient irrigation systems to today’s advanced digital solutions, local communities have long...
Powering recovery: How diesel and electric dewatering pumps restored clean water after a fire

When a fire shut down a major water treatment plant in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, the local water utility urgently needed support to maintain service for 8,500...
Advanced pumps and services optimize wastewater management for Portugal Cove-St. Phillips

The picturesque coastal community of Portugal Cove-St. Philips (PCSP) in Newfoundland, Canada, faced a major challenge with its wastewater systems. Constant...
Ripple Effect: Weathering climate challenges by combining data with nature-based solutions

As climate impacts escalate, utilities worldwide are reimagining water system management to build resilience against more frequent floods. In Ontario, Canada,...

By Dr. Kenneth Crowther Digital transformation in the water and wastewater infrastructure space offers incredible value in the face of increasing challenges –...

Aging water infrastructure is one of the biggest challenges facing the water sector today. The American Water Works Association ranks it as a top concern, and...