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Potable Water Quality

Pittsburgh drinking water lead levels continue to trend low

Feb. 22, 2024
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority shared that its seventh consecutive round of testing finds roughly 3.5 parts per billion of lead in drinking water samples.
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Residential/Commercial

Michigan rolls out Filter First program for schools’ drinking water

Feb. 15, 2024
Under new state legislation, schools must develop a drinking water management plan, install lead-reducing filters and test filtered water annually.
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Distribution

California water contractors partner to store excess water

Jan. 15, 2024
The San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency has entered a partnership to store its excess water with the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency, securing future water supplies by protecting...
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Smart Water Utility

Smart water meters, explained

Jan. 12, 2024
Smart water meters allow for enhanced data, precise billing, automated operations and efficient resource management — but how do they work, and what does it cost?
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Distribution

To rehab or replace aging pipes?

Jan. 3, 2024
How Houston Public Works is monitoring its water distribution assets to bolster infrastructure resilience.