Save the Date! Joint FSAWWA & FWEA Utility Council Meeting
Additional information will be published at a later time. Source:: http://www.fsawwa.org/events/event_details.asp?id=775878
Program Assists Farmers
Areas farmers are seeing big benefits from joining the District’s FARMS program. Farmers recently shared their success stories in a new District video on the Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems program. FARMS is a cost-share program offered by the District that promotes water savings and water quality improvements. Source:: http://www.watermatters.org/blog/entry.php?blogPRIid=137
Nominations are Open for EPA Region 4 Rain Catcher Award-Deadline is March 18, 2016 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)
ATLANTA – For the third year in a row, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting nominations for the Rain Catcher Awards for excellence in implementation of stormwater green infrastructure projects during the past year. Award categories are available for Municipal, Commercial, Tribal, and Neighborhood/Community levels. Nominations are due to the agency by March […]
College Students Visit District
About 20 Eckerd College students recently got an up-close look at one of the structures that helps protect the Tampa area from flooding. Source:: http://www.watermatters.org/blog/entry.php?blogPRIid=136
Walterboro, SC receives Technical Assistance to Boost Local Foods, Neighborhood Revitalization (SC)
ATLANTA – Walterboro, SC has been selected as one of 27 rural community projects across the country to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities increase economic opportunities for local farmers and related businesses, create vibrant places and promote childhood wellness by improving access to healthy local food Source:: http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/11E42E08CAC8545F85257F45006DCB20
Danfoss Acquires Vacon, Expands Capabilities Within Variable Speed Drives
In May 2015, Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, finalized the acquisition of global AC drives manufacturer Vacon. Source:: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/danfoss-acquires-vacon-expands-capabilities-variable-drives-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a
Data Analytics An Answer To Faulty Pumps
By SaraJerome Avoiding pump failure is a top equipment goal for water utilities because even minor pump problems can create big messes. But experts see hope for improvement in pump management by means of data analytics. Source:: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/data-analytics-an-answer-to-faulty-pumps-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a
Utility Employs Magnetic Leak-Detection Tech
By SaraJerome Utilities are trying to give consumers more leak-detection options. Leaks can lead to exorbitant water bills, and some customers don’t catch them until they get charged. Source:: http://www.wateronline.com/doc/utility-employs-magnetic-leak-detection-tech-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a