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Mueller’s Dave Johnston on Lead Service Line Locating, LCRR Compliance
In the latest edition of Water Finance & Management Conversations, Dave Johnston, director of smart infrastructure at Mueller, joins us for a discussion on compliance with the U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). The LCRR requires water utilities of all sizes to develop inventories of lead pipe materials in their service areas, share that information with their communities, and develop a replacement plan over time.
Breaking Down Silos in Water Distribution
A distribution system can be anywhere from a single square mile to several hundred square miles. What happens to the water as it travels though the distribution system and how that information gets to decision makers is critical. As our guest Joe DeVito, senior manager of utility solutions with Badger Meter points out on the latest WF&M Conversations, solutions for monitoring water use, pressure, quality and temperature must be aimed at breaking down silos and delivering better service to customers. We also chat with DeVito about cellular communication for utility networks, and he shares his perspective on the recent trends and drivers in utility management.
Why the Water Sector Is Calling for LSL Replacement Over Rehab
As part of the virtual 2022 Water Asset Management Conference, WF&M hosted a panel discussion on lead service line rehabilitation, analyzing the requirements under the revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR) and the biggest challenges for utilities. Is replacement the only option? Who is responsible for addressing lead lines on private property? What authority do states have in how they address lead service lines?
Why Digital Twin & Why Now? Bentley’s Shar Govindan Chats with WF&M
We know that a digital twin is a realistic and dynamic virtual representation of a physical asset, process or system created by integrating existing models and data. But what makes it unique among many of the software offerings available to water systems? What are some of the operational pain points utilities are trying to address with digital twin, and how can it help enhance resilience and sustainability right now?
In this edition of WF&M Conversations, Bentley Systems‘ Director of Water Solutions Shar Govindan answers these questions and explains how utilities should navigate their digital journey.
How Lead-Free Manufacturing Improves Sustainability with Mueller’s Graham Hines
In this edition of WF&M Conversations, we talk with Mueller’s Graham Hines, Plant Manager at the company’s lead-free brass foundry in Decatur, Illinois. To eliminate exposure to lead and help ensure the sustainability throughout the lifecycle of its products, Mueller is eliminating lead-based products and incorporating a silicone-based alloy that is more easily recyclable and easier to produce. Hines walks us through what it means for Mueller’s employees, its products and its utility customers downstream.
Staying in Control: Waterworth’s JP Joly on Forecasting Revenue, Rates
Can’t predict the future when it comes to capital planning? Instead, control the future with continuous rate management. On this edition of WF&M Conversations, JP Joly, founder of Waterworth, joins Water Finance & Management managing editor Andrew Farr to discuss to the advantages of water system revenue and rate forecasting, and how it can help utilities build on existing rate studies and plan long-term. We also touch on the importance of maintaining customer affordability amid rising utility costs.