Capital Management Solutions in action: keeping lift stations and switchgear reliable
This article explains how ClearWater Solutions’ Capital Management Solutions improve reliability for aging lift stations, switchgear, and backup power systems. It outlines common mechanical and electrical failure modes, practical rehab and replacement options, and key maintenance elements. Readers learn how to use condition, risk, and lifecycle value to decide when to repair, rehabilitate, or replace critical water and wastewater assets.
Budget-Smart O&M: Chemical and Energy Savings
Runaway costs quietly creep into utility budgets. A few extra milligrams per liter of coagulant. Blowers are left at a fixed high speed. A small leak that never makes the nightly round. None of it looks like a problem on any given day, and together it can add up to tens of thousands of dollars […]
Asset Management 101 for Small Utilities: Prioritizing Mains, Pumps, and Plants
Small utilities face a simple reality. Every pipe, pump, and process tank ages, and budgets do not keep pace. Asset management is how you decide what to fix first, what to watch, and what can wait. With a clear register, consistent condition scoring, and a map, a small team can focus limited money on the […]
Storm Season Public Works Playbook for Flood Prevention
Storm season playbook: Public Works operations that prevent flooding and service disruptions Peak storm months do not allow for guesswork. Communities in the Southeast face intense rainfall, saturated soils, and power interruptions that can overwhelm drainage systems and strain critical utilities. The right plan keeps water moving, lights on, and services steady. This playbook outlines […]
SCADA Monitoring and AI Cut Cost and Risk for Water Utilities
This article explains how SCADA monitoring, enhanced with AI-assisted analytics, helps water and wastewater utilities move from reactive troubleshooting to proactive management. It outlines SCADA architecture in clear terms, shows how predictive insights prevent failures and optimize chemicals and energy, and offers cost and procurement guidance for small communities, including how managed SCADA services support compliance, O&M, and long-term asset planning.
Environmental Compliance Guide for Boards to Stay Inspection-Ready
Environmental compliance made practical: A board’s guide to staying inspection-ready State and federal rules for drinking water and wastewater can feel complex. Boards are responsible for public health, budgets, and long-term assets, so clarity matters. This guide distills what regulators expect, where systems slip, and how to stay inspection-ready year-round. ClearWater Solutions (CWS) supports utilities […]
Certified Water Operator ORC: What They Do and Why You Need One
This article explains the Operator in Responsible Charge role for public water and wastewater systems, what certified and licensed operators do each day, and how their decisions affect compliance and public health. It outlines legal responsibilities, reasons many boards select a contract ORC, a practical transition checklist, and how ClearWater Solutions supports utilities with 24/7 coverage and technology-enabled monitoring.