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Lifecycle Performance: The Biggest Value Driver Most Utility Co‑Ops Underestimate

Utility co-ops make infrastructure decisions that must stand up not just for years but for multiple decades. Yet too often,...
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Installed Cost vs. Unit Price: The New Value Equation for Utility Co-Op Infrastructure

Utility co-ops are under increasing pressure to control costs, improve safety, and deploy infrastructure rapidly across expanding service territories. Yet...
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The Standardization Advantage: How Consistent Enclosures Improve System Performance for Utility Co‑Ops

Utility co-ops operate across large, diverse territories and are expected to deliver high reliability, often with limited crews, tight budgets, and shifting...
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The Evolution of Vortex Technology: How Hydro International’s Legacy Powers Oldcastle Infrastructure’s Water Management Solutions

Now part of Oldcastle Infrastructure, Hydro’s legacy of innovation continues to shape modern water quality and quantity management across North...
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The Future of High-Flow Stormwater Treatment

Managing stormwater on large sites like airports, industrial facilities, and transportation hubs is a challenge. Traditional solutions often fall short...
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Reduce Energy Consumption with Advanced Grit Management®

Energy efficiency is one of the most pressing challenges for wastewater treatment plants today. Rising energy costs, aging infrastructure, and...
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Advanced Grit Removal with HeadCell® and Why It’s a Game-Changer for Wastewater Plants

The Need for Advanced Grit Management Traditional grit removal systems were designed to capture particles around 212 microns, based on early...
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OneLift™ Turnkey Package Pump Station: The Smarter, Faster Solution for Wastewater & Stormwater Infrastructure

Traditional pump station installations often involve two separate structures: a wet well and a valve vault. This can lead to challenges like complicated...
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Beyond the Surface: Why Non-Surfacing Leaks are the Invisible Threat to Water Utilities

When most people think of water loss, they picture obvious problems: burst pipes, pooling water, or visible leaks. But for utilities, the real...