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Industry Trends & Events . . . Good News and Bad for Smart Meter Adoption The world-wide installed base of smart water meters capable of two-way communication will grow to almost 30 million by 2017, up from 10.3 million in 2011, according to a new report from Pike Research. Among the reasons for this growth will be increased water demand, aging water infrastructure, and a push for improved efficiency of utility operations. On the other hand, Pike also believes a number of factors will slow the adoption of smart water meter systems. These include the cost of the meters, the additional IT expertise they require, and resistance from customers to the new technology.   MSA — World Leader in Fixed Gas and Flame Detection MSA — The Safety Company pH Should Not be a Daily Challenge    Hach Company MSA is known globally for our high standards, innovation, customer service, reliability, and quality. Our products continue to evolve, bringing you the newest and most reliable technology, providing you with the bestdetectors available. Follow the leader! Visit www.msanet.com for gas detection solutions. Hach's HQd meters & IntelliCAL™ smart probes ensure quick and accurate results. Meters with an intuitive interface which automatically detect the testing parameter being used, combined with probes that store calibration, measurement, and sample ID history, help eliminate any daily pH challenges you might have. To learn more, visit us here. LevelRat Nonfouling Level Transmitter Keller America, Inc. EFS Sensor "Set It and Forget It"  Walchem, an Iwaki America Company The LevelRat by Keller America is the new standard for lift station level measurement. The unique, Kynar® diaphragm combines the non-stick properties of Teflon® with superior toughness resulting in a small, non-fouling level transmitter fit for use in even the worst environments, without bulky and expensive protective cages. Changing conditions needn't mean a drop in chemical dosing accuracy, thanks to EWN-Y series metering pumps with the new rapid response EFS sensor option. EFS technology continuously relays the true flow rate to the EWN-Y's digital controller. The result is "set it and forget it" reliability, plus extra performance benefits.

Resource Management & Supply . . . Learn More Catchment Management Includes Modeling A UK water company plans to try surface and groundwater quality modeling to help boost drinking water quality. A firm has been hired to handle the modeling project, part of an effort to improve drinking water quality using catchment management. The firm believes catchment management could be a more environmentally friendly way of improving water quality than building new treatment plants. Storm Water Reuse Considered If the expensive project is approved, a reservoir will be constructed that will allow a Florida county to reuse storm water to help deal with water shortages. With the proposed $300 million reservoir, the county will be able to capture storm water on a large scale. Critics, however, note that similar projects launched in the past have not been successful. Treatment . . . Learn More Measurement System Boosts Plant Capacity With a new online measurement system, water treatment plants can improve their performance and save money, according to the manufacturer. Featuring LED and laser technology, the system deaerates, filters, and measures process solids. Specific benefits cited by the manufacturer include significantly reduced chemical costs as well as improved throughput and centrifuge operation. Ammonia Feeder Has High-pressure Rating Used to feed ammonia gas into treatment processes, this device issuitable for potable disinfection, as well as nutrient feed and pH control in wastewater treatment applications. Available in both wall-mount and floor-cabinet configurations, the unit claims the highest back-pressure rating (25 psi) of any positive-pressure ammonia feeder on the market.   Submersible Water Level Transmitter   OMEGA Engineering, Inc. HART® 7 Transmitter Monitors Water Treatment Processes United Electric Controls Company OMEGA's PX437, PX438, and PX439 Series submersible water level transmitters are designed for rigorous applications including well monitoring, pump tests, lift stations, chemical tank level, ground water and surface water measurement and process control, and many others. They provide repeatable, precision depth measurements under the most adverse conditions. United Electric's smart, corrosion-resistant TX200H pressure transmittermonitors chemical treatment and other processes through a 4-20 mA output while transmitting process data and diagnostic information to a control room using the latest HART 7 communication protocol. Ideal input for water and wastewater SCADA systems. Ultrafiltration as a Pretreatment to RO Dow Water & Process Solutions Planning Tool for Wastewater Treatment  KROHNE, Inc. 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Reliability gains are the result of a focus on hydraulics, motors, and controls, according to the speaker, who also notes that the new design reduces energy use to half that of other wastewater pumping systems. RO Beyond Water Purification In this piece from Pollution Engineering, the author looks at the use of reverse osmosis membrane processing technology in wastewater and process water applications. For the technology to reach its potential in these applications, proper testing of candidate streams is crucial, according to the author, who discusses a number of testing-related issues. Conservation . . . Learn More Learn More About Leaks According to an executive quoted in this Water Efficiency feature, the typical water utility loses 10% to 30% of its water each year, much of which can be attributed to leaks. In addition to the consequences of leaky water pipes, the article looks at leak-fighting technologies and the cost of going after leaks versus the cost of doing nothing about them. How One Company Battles Leaks Currently, 1.7 trillion gallons of water are wasted each year due to broken and leaking pipes, according to this white paper. Among other things, the paper discusses the technologies employed by a large water company to reduce the amount of water lost to leaks. These include continuous acoustic monitoring, advanced metering infrastructure communication, leakage control zones, and pressure monitoring.   Store Your Water with Confidence   Xerxes Corporation Pump Station Packages for Residential Applications Flygt, a Xylem brand Water is valuable. Xerxes Corporation® can help you store it wisely while also earning LEED® design points with cost-effective fiberglass underground storage tanks. 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