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Practical thinking on backflow prevention, AMI deployments, work order management, and everything that keeps utilities running safely and efficiently.

Backflow · Compliance

Why business owners should test backflow prevention devices

Why business owners should test their backflow devices, who to hire to do so, and what to do if their test fails.

Water Safety

Lethal pesticides poison the water supply

A cross-connection incident drew widespread attention, the lead story on the ABC news affiliate. Here's what happened and what utilities can do.

Backflow · Utilities

Why does my water utility need a backflow management program?

Do water utilities need a backflow management program? The short answer: yes, 100%. Here's why, and what a good program looks like.

AMI · Deployment

Planning a successful AMI rollout

What we've learned from years of AMI and metering deployments, from stakeholder alignment to data validation and customer communications.

Work Orders

Moving from paper work orders to mobile-first field ops

Digitizing field data collection is more than an app rollout. Here's a practical framework for change management, training, and measurable ROI.

Lead & Copper Rule

Getting ready for LCR service line inventory

All water utilities must inventory service lines and document material. How VPie helps combine existing data with fresh field surveys.

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