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The latest news and insights from WEFTEC 2024, sponsored by Schneider Electric
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Smart water and the role of automation

Oct. 9, 2024
Live from WEFTEC 2024, we talk with Schneider Electric’s Sherry Ressler about the role automation and digitalization must play in the future of water.
Keith Larson
Eric Barnes discusses Schneider Electric's TeSys motor control device during a presentation at the company's booth on Tuesday at WEFTEC 2024.

Schneider celebrates 100 years of TeSys motor control solutions

Oct. 8, 2024
Digital technology now allows TeSys users to retrofit current solutions and in time upgrade an entire facility.
Keith Larson
Paul Steele with Jacobs Engineering Group delivers a technical session presentation on Tuesday at WEFTEC 2024 in New Orleans.

Sometimes water projects pay for themselves

Oct. 8, 2024
Jacobs solutions leader details Tennessee water plant update that resulted in $8.6M in annual savings, revenue.
Keith Larson
Bianca Pinto, biological systems engineer for the Water Environment Federation, speaks during an Innovation Theater presentation Tuesday at WEFTEC 2024 in New Orleans.

Satellite data paints compelling images for water managers

Oct. 8, 2024
An increasingly robust range of remote sensing technologies is helping to diagnose and communicate our water health.
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Industry to play critical role in U.S. water security

Oct. 8, 2024
New research from Schneider Electric showcases the unique responsibility industry and its automation will shoulder in the days and years to come.
Keith Larson
Water Environment Federation president Aimeé Killeen speaks during Monday's opening general session at WEFTEC 2024 in New Orleans.

Everyone has a water story to share

Oct. 7, 2024
Water Environment Federation President Aimeé Killeen urged WEFTEC attendees to reinforce the positive stories that water has played in our lives.
Keith Larson
Vincent Puisor speaks during his presentation at the Schneider Electric booth at WEFTEC 2024.

AI, analytics help solve industrial water issues

Oct. 7, 2024
Schneider Electric can help model and optimize a plant’s water balance, together with energy and other materials.
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Aquacycl’s SulfideFix has shown effective total sulfur removal from tanks in a variety of uses including brewery, beverage and sewage applications.

Biology tackles smelly tanks and H2S emissions

Micro aeration system from Aquacycl uses bacteria to eliminate up to 99% of hydrogen sulfide gas from wastewater tanks.
Keith Larson
Martin Bureau speaks during Monday's presentation at WEFTEC.

New approach needed to combat water scarcity

Oct. 7, 2024
Data centers and EVs are only compounding the effects of climate change when it comes to water scarcity.
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The Altivar Solar is specifically designed for solar-powered pumps and other remote applications such as irrigation.

Altivar Solar drive designed for pumping, irrigation

Oct. 7, 2024
The Altivar Solar ATV320 drive from Schneider Electric is a robust, simple-to-commission, and easy-to-integrate solution for pumping applications.