Smart water meter management
Water is one of the most valuable resources on the planet, yet its economic significance is often overlooked. As a finite resource, water plays a crucial role in industries, agriculture, and daily consumption. Investing in water supply, management, and conservation is essential to ensure sustainable economic growth, climate resilience, and job creation. As we approach […]
How Water Quality Shapes Our Cardiovascular Health February marks American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and the choices we make to protect our hearts. While diet, exercise, and genetics often take center stage in heart health discussions, one fundamental element is often overlooked: clean drinking water. The water we […]
Water isn’t just something we drink; it’s part of our daily rhythm, a trusted companion as we quench our thirst or do the dishes. But water is more than a resource; it’s a storyteller, bringing its character to everything it touches. Take terroir—a French word that really just means “a sense of place.” We often […]
Our municipal drinking water utilities work tirelessly to ensure our water is safe to drink. And thanks to all their hard work, we don’t really think much about where our water comes from. We simply turn on the faucet and consume what comes out. The reality, however, is that the quality of water at its […]
Impacts to water quality are sometimes easy to see with the naked eye: floating trash or debris, a bright green algal bloom, or a shimmery oil slick. Other sources are more subtle, originating from something that is all around us yet often unnoticed: the air. Believe it or not, air pollution has a profound impact […]
One of the many challenges facing today’s water and wastewater utilities is replenishing a workforce that is retiring at an accelerated rate. With a median age of 48, the water workforce could lose a third of its talent over the next decade. It’s a concern that consistently ranks in the top 10 of the American […]
As populations grow and environmental challenges increase, the sustainable management of water resources is essential for environmental protection and public health. To that end, water purification technologies have advanced by leaps and bounds over the last century; chlorine, membranes, and ultraviolet light are just a few of the mechanisms we employ to improve water quality. […]
This week, we celebrate Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday established in 1879 to commemorate the birthday of our nation’s first president, George Washington. Originally celebrated on February 22, Washington’s Birthday (as it was — and still is — officially named) was moved in 1970 to the third Monday in February to allow federal employees a […]
Fun and joyfulness are treasured hallmarks of the holiday season as friends and family gather to eat, drink and be merry. Unfortunately, these festivities can also attract a certain uninvited guest that could long outstay its welcome: FOG. We’re not talking about a weather phenomenon; we’re talking about fats, oils and grease, the aftermath of […]
Water is our most precious resource but with some systems dating back a hundred years or more in the United States, our water infrastructure is in dire need of repair. According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s most recent Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS, 7th edition, 2023), it will take $625 billion over the next […]
Protecting the quality of water sources — for both drinking and recreation — is a year-round pursuit, but during the hot summer months, water utilities must contend with a few unique challenges brought on by warmer weather. One of the most common summer water quality threats is the appearance of harmful algal blooms (HABs), masses […]
Water professionals from across North America gathered in Toronto, Ontario, last week at the American Water Works Association’s annual ACE event for three days of education, networking, and discovery. Master Meter was proud to be among the participants. During the event, our National Strategic Account Manager, Greg Land, had the opportunity to speak with Water […]
For more than four decades, the first full week of May has been recognized as Drinking Water Week, providing an opportunity to acknowledge the critical role water plays in our lives. The observance of Drinking Water Week was established by a joint congressional resolution signed in 1988 by then-president Ronald Reagan. It came about after […]
Naturally, we like to celebrate water all year round — and there are lots of great opportunities to do so. But the month of March is especially saturated (see what we did there?) with occasions to recognize and commemorate good water stewardship. Kicking off the month, National Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW) took place March 5–11. […]
Valentine’s Day is all about love — and we think there’s a whole lot to love about water utilities and the unsung heroes who keep water flowing to and from our homes and businesses. It may seem effortless: water appears when we turn on the tap, and it goes down the drain when we flush. […]
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of year. It affords us an opportunity to reflect upon and show gratitude for the blessings in our lives. As we take time to acknowledge those dearest to us, we believe it’s also a perfect opportunity to recognize and thank the thousands of men and women who work tirelessly […]
For many of us in the United States, life without water isn’t something we think about. From the moment we wake up, it’s simply there — that first trip to the bathroom, that morning shower, that piping hot cup of coffee. We need water for brushing our teeth, washing dishes, and preparing meals. But it […]
Turn on the tap and clean water comes out. Sounds simple, right? Maybe a little too simple? In reality, the delivery of drinking water is an intricate process, from intake to treatment to distribution, that has evolved over thousands of years. At every step, today’s water utilities are acutely focused on ensuring drinking water is […]
What gets you up each morning? If you’re like the thousands of water professionals we’ve talked to over the years, you share a passion for an industry that impacts every aspect of modern life, because water is essential to healthy bodies and economies. And by “you,” we mean the people behind the water utility. You […]
