Findlay Township Utility Saves Money and Manpower with Proactive Xylem Technology
Every drop of water counts especially when you purchase your water from an independent source. Findlay Township Municipal Authority (FTMA) obtains their water from the Ohio River through paid interconnects with two neighboring authorities in Western Pennsylvania. Nestled among Findlay Township’s rolling hills and wooded service territory are 75 miles of waterline. Remote leak detection […]
Read MoreMayfield Utility Leads Resilient Recovery Efforts Following Devastating Tornado
The night seemed like any other night. Families in the quiet town of Mayfield, Kentucky went about their regular routines. They got home from work, made dinner, streamed their favorite shows and went to bed. Nothing could have prepared them to wake up to a nightmare. On December 10, 2021, at 9:27 p.m., a tornado […]
Read MoreAlbuquerque Water Utility Eases the Pressure on System Performance with Xylem Technology
It’s been a long, hot day in the desert. Sun beating down. Cracked earth underfoot. After a full day outside, a long, cool shower is in order. Walk in the door. Turn on the faucet. Instead of a cold burst of refreshment, out comes a measly dribble. The plan changes. A much-needed cool down is […]
Read MoreResilient West Kentucky Cooperative Navigates Tornado Aftermath with Xylem Technology
After a deadly tornado ripped through Western Kentucky just before the December 2021 holiday season, survivors described the destruction as beyond the scope of imagination. Homes and businesses leveled, vehicles mangled, transmission and distribution lines downed. Once the threat had passed, line personnel from West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative rushed into service. “It was the […]
Read MoreJacksonville, Texas Tackles Weather Emergency, Improves Customer Service with Xylem Technology
Snow and ice. Millions without power and water. Infrastructure damage. It was no ordinary February across the state of Texas. Severe and uncommon winter weather conditions led to a state of emergency. Frigid temperatures caused pipes to burst, disrupting the water supply for about half of the state’s population. Fortunately, the City of Jacksonville, Texas […]
Read MoreWalla Walla, Washington Extends Water Loss Control Efforts with Xylem
Walla Walla, Washington, named by Native Americans in the nearby Columbia River region for its “many waters,” provides fertile ground for agricultural development. “Agriculture has always been a major contributor to our economy, culminating more recently with the growth of the Washington State wine industry,” said City of Walla Walla Water Distribution Supervisor Adrian Sutor. […]
Read MoreAlliant Energy Weathers the Storm with Xylem
When an energy utility serves nearly one million customers across a large Midwest service territory, they need to prepare for whatever Mother Nature has in store. From winter storms and intense summer heatwaves to tornadoes and floods, there’s no shortage of possibilities for severe weather events to leave their customers in the dark. Alliant Energy faced […]
Read MoreBig Sky, Montana Water District Enhances Operations with Xylem
Big Sky, Montana attracts skiers, mountain bikers and nature lovers to the Rocky Mountains. The gateway community to Yellowstone National Park has become a hot spot for seasonal residents and visitors who come from all over the country for breathtaking views and an abundance of outdoor recreation. “As the community water utility, we’re probably the […]
Read MoreGeorgia City Reaches Beyond Metering with Xylem
Whether attending a wedding or simply taking a stroll, visitors to the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Gainesville, Georgia are likely to marvel at the lush, colorful plant life. Thanks to the city’s water department, they can rest assured the beautiful plants will never lack water. “Our customers look to us to provide the highest level […]
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