Guides

How Should IT Departments Adapt to EPA eReporting?
The EPAs new eReporting rule replaces most paper-based NPDES reporting requirements with electronic reporting. How should IT departments respond?

Water System Permitting and Compliance 101
Organizing and navigating your way out of the water industry’s permit ‘storm’ while preparing for a digital future.

Data Management for Backflow and Cross-Connection Control Programs
How better data management can help water providers build safer, more responsive and more reliable cross-connection control programs.

How to Read and Manage NPDES Permits
Mismanaged or misinterpreted NPDES permits are a significant driver of non-compliance in wastewater. Here’s how to manage and get clear on your obligations.

How to Read and Fill Out Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs)
We review the most common DMR mistakes and show how improving the reporting process can help you avoid them.

On the Path to Full NPDES Compliance
Three ways wastewater utilities can leverage technology to eliminate NPDES significant non-compliance (SNC) for good.

Spreadsheets vs. Software: The 4 Biggest Risks of Using Excel for Utilities
Although spreadsheets are lightweight and easy to use, they’re no replacement for dedicated software. Here’s why.

Drinking From a Firehose: Stop Fighting Fires and Make Real Progress on Your Utility’s IT Strategy
Digital transformation should be about more than just reacting to and fixing problems. Here’s how you can make real progress on your utility’s IT strategy.