Douglas J. Guth

Great Lakes accelerator drives predictive overhaul for utility infrastructure

A gener8tor-backed program focused on AI and machine learning is helping utilities and municipalities solve water challenges before they become costly emergencies.

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New Mexico faces reduced Rio Grande pumping under Supreme Court mandate

In June, Texas and New Mexico reached a settlement in a Supreme Court fight over Rio Grande water and groundwater pumping.

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Resource Management

Plant City, Fla., bets big on advanced potable reuse

Plant City is now entering the final design phase of an advanced treatment water facility, with initial construction estimated at $100 million-$140 million.

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Troy, N.Y., invests in treatment overhaul to strengthen corrosion defense

As utilities replace lead service lines, many are finding that corrosion control upgrades at the treatment plant are just as critical to long-term compliance.

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MBRs and relationship-building: One town’s blueprint for water security

Jal, N.M., has upgraded its grid with smart water meters, while exploring the feasibility of repurposing treated wastewater from surrounding fracking operations.

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Resource Management

System shock: Iowa’s water ban a case study in compounding utility pressures

In early June, Central Iowa Water Works issued a mandatory lawn-watering ban for 600,000 customers.

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Resource Management

Retention pond project is Minnesota’s latest frontline defense against algae blooms

The ponds will cut 39 pounds of phosphorus annually, preventing up to 19,500 pounds of algae growth in the reservoir, according to the city.

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Resource Management

Carpinteria recycled water project aims to beat the next drought before it begins

Adapting to hotter and dryer conditions means recycling at least 800,000 acre-feet of water annually by 2030.

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Get the lead out: Pittsburgh Water juggles funding sources for massive water line replacement

Since 2017, the utility has removed 15,000 public lead water lines and another 11,500 private lines, part of a comprehensive effort to replace all lead connections in its service area by 2027.

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Pflugerville, Texas, to ease water limits amid repairs to infrastructure, rising lake levels

The updated protocols are expected to remain in effect at least through mid-June, allowing Pflugerville to finish repairs on the existing raw waterline and complete construction of the secondary raw waterline.

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Protracted drought, increased demand has Florida facing tighter groundwater limits

Florida utilities are running up against limits on how much groundwater they can withdraw.

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A sinking feeling? Houston’s surface water conversion helps slow down regional land collapse

In Texas, regional water agencies are deploying a multi-front strategy of supply and conservation initiatives to counteract subsidence.

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