Attracting engineering talent remains one of the water industry's biggest workforce challenges. It isn't that there aren't enough engineers; it's that the water sector often undersells careers that already offer exactly what today's engineering candidates are looking for.
- Purdue Student Engineers Conquer Blue-White® Assembly Challenge
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Platform For Utility Resilience And Public Safety
- Inside The Blueprint To Standardize State Water Reuse Regulations
- The Pros And Cons Of Pilot Testing For PFAS Removal
- 6 Pilot Testing Mistakes That Impact Full-Scale Success
- How Cedar Hills Turned Metering Data Into A Conservation Tool
- Water Quality Monitoring Systems Helping Utilities Deliver Safer Water
- Why Industrial Water Treatment Is Never "Set And Forget"
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Purdue Student Engineers Conquer Blue-White® Assembly ChallengeSee how Purdue engineering students partnered with Blue-White to automate peristaltic pump tube assembly, improving consistency, efficiency, and earning a third-place design award.
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The Pros And Cons Of Pilot Testing For PFAS RemovalDeploying uncustomized equipment for contaminant testing can skew critical operational data. Discover how precisely tailored small-scale testing isolates site-specific variables, protects long-term maintenance budgets, and ensures seamless regulatory compliance for full-scale water treatment facilities.
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6 Pilot Testing Mistakes That Impact Full-Scale SuccessAvoiding common pilot testing mistakes helps utilities improve technology selection, generate more reliable data, and increase confidence in full-scale treatment performance.
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How Cedar Hills Turned Metering Data Into A Conservation ToolAs water scarcity increases, smart metering infrastructure bridges the gap between utilities and consumers. Providing residents with near real-time consumption data and automated leak alerts drives immediate conservation, slashing outdoor water waste while protecting critical resources.
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Why Industrial Water Treatment Is Never "Set And Forget"Industrial wastewater treatment is never a static task. Fluctuating pH levels, production shifts, and variable organic loads mean that no two effluents behave identically, demanding continuous monitoring and active process discipline to maintain discharge compliance.
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Jacobi Carbons' Camryn Kinkead explains how optimized powdered activated carbon use and performance testing can help utilities reduce costs while maintaining high drinking water quality.
ME Simpson's Randy Lusk explains invasive and non-invasive pipeline condition assessments, when to use each method, and how utilities can turn inspection data into smarter maintenance decisions.
AMS CEO Rick Bacon discusses scaling advanced water treatment technologies, building utility trust through field support, and how next-generation solutions will transform municipal water treatment over the next decade.
Tune into this episode for a wide-ranging conversation with Jim Good, Chairman and Founder of Parkview Advisors, that explores why progress in the water sector often moves more slowly than the technologies designed to advance it.
CLOSING THE GAP: A MODERN PLAYBOOK FOR NON-REVENUE WATER
Reducing non-revenue water (NRW) is no longer just an operational goal; it’s a strategic imperative that directly affects asset life, service reliability, affordability, and public trust. This e-book on NRW is intended as a practical guide for utilities ready to take the next step — from managing water loss to controlling it.
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Join SWAN for the 16th Annual SWAN Conference in Tampa, Florida (June 2-4, 2026), focusing on the theme, “Adapting Your Digital Journey.” Digital transformation in the water sector isn’t a straight road. It evolves over time requiring pivots and continuous learning. This Conference aims to meet utilities where they are at, highlighting how to build and sustain success across people, processes, and technology.
Learn more here.
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
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