Understanding Water Quality Monitoring Plans for Public Water Systems
Public water systems (PWSs) play a crucial role in delivering safe and reliable drinking water to communities, businesses, and individuals. Ensuring the safety of this water requires strict adherence to regulatory guidelines and the development of a water quality...
The Role of Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Studies in Sustainable Sewer System Management
Inflow and infiltration (I/I) are significant challenges for municipal wastewater systems. These phenomena occur when groundwater or stormwater infiltrates sanitary sewers, overwhelming infrastructure, increasing treatment costs, and posing risks to public health and...
The Critical Importance of Accurate Utility Mapping: Lessons from San Diego and the Solution LSPS Solutions Offers
In October 2024, the City of San Diego made headlines for an unfortunate reason: it had to pay $1.5 million to settle lawsuits related to injuries and delays caused by inaccurate utility maps. The largest portion of this settlement went to Orion Construction, whose...
Achieving TCEQ Compliance: Essential Services for Asset Management and Regulatory Success
Meeting the regulatory requirements set forth by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is crucial for municipalities and businesses managing critical infrastructure. TCEQ compliance ensures environmental sustainability, operational safety, and public...
The Importance of Fire Hydrant Restoration for Community Safety and Infrastructure Health
Fire hydrants play an often-overlooked yet essential role in safeguarding communities. They ensure fire departments have access to adequate water supply during emergencies, providing a line of defense that protects homes, businesses, and lives. But like any...
Modern Utility Mapping: Making GIS Accessible for Municipalities of All Sizes
Managing public infrastructure is a demanding task for any municipality, and precise utility mapping has become essential to ensure effective asset management. While GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping was once considered a luxury that only large...
Transforming Asset Management: Electronic O&M Manuals with an AI Twist for Modern Municipalities
Municipalities depend on Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals to manage critical assets, from water and wastewater plants to pumping stations and lift stations. Traditionally, these manuals have been physical, paper-based documents, often stored in filing...
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water: The Importance of Backflow Management for Municipalities
In the intricate web of public water systems, municipalities play a crucial role in providing safe, clean drinking water to their communities. One often-overlooked aspect of maintaining this safety is backflow management. Backflow prevention is essential in preventing...
The America’s Water Infrastructure Act Deadlines
As water utilities continue to be essential lifelines for communities, keeping infrastructure resilient and prepared for risks is a top priority. The America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018 set out to strengthen the resilience of these systems by requiring...
Understanding the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Improvements: How LSPS Solutions Can Help Municipalities Comply
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and Lead and Copper Rule Improvements finalized in December 2021, marked an essential step toward ensuring safer drinking water in communities across the United States. The Lead and...