The water industry across the U.S. and Canada is undergoing a significant shift. As digital technologies start to reshape various sectors, water utilities face their own set of challenges and opportunities—especially when it comes to managing water quality, compliance, and sustainability.
A recent article from Water Online highlights how digital water solutions are gaining traction, and it’s not hard to see why. With aging infrastructure, stricter regulations, and environmental uncertainties, smarter, more efficient approaches are no longer just an option—they’re a necessity. But how can utilities, particularly smaller systems, navigate this digital transformation successfully?
At Fontus Blue, digital water tools are game-changers for utilities tackling today’s challenges. Here’s how we’re witnessing this transformation, and how we’re actively helping utilities gear up for a more data-driven future.
Addressing the Challenges of Compliance
Today's top concern for many utilities is keeping up with evolving regulations like the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). These regulations require a deeper understanding of system corrosion risks and optimizing treatment processes to ensure public safety. This is in addition to new requirements for service line inventories, LSL replacements, and managing filter replacement programs.
Sound like a lot? It is. But with digital water tools like our Corrosion Sentry, utilities can track and manage compliance efforts more effectively. Real-time data insights enable water operators to make informed decisions without unnecessary guesswork.
Optimizing Chemical Dosing through Multi-Objective Solutions
Chemical dosing often still relies on manual methods that can lead to inefficiencies. This is where Virtual Jar, our multi-objective optimization tool, makes a difference. It allows operators to balance multiple water quality objectives, ensuring optimal outcomes while increasing water quality and reducing environmental impact.
Bridging the Gap for Small Systems
Smaller utilities may feel digital adoption is out of reach due to limited resources. But digital transformation doesn’t have to be a complete overhaul. It can start small, focusing on scalable solutions that address the most immediate pain points.
At Fontus Blue, we design tools that fit where utilities are now—affordable, adaptable, and tailored to your needs. No massive upfront investments required.
Building the Workforce for a Digital Future
It’s not just about the technology; it’s also about equipping operators to use these digital tools effectively. That’s why we emphasize training and support, ensuring confidence in integrating new technologies into daily operations. This is especially crucial for smaller systems, where every decision has a big impact.
Embracing Change for a Sustainable Future
The future of water management depends on embracing change and leveraging digital solutions to address real-world challenges. The U.S. and Canada may have different paths in this journey, but the end goals are the same: providing safe, clean water efficiently and sustainably.
At Fontus Blue, we’re here to partner with you every step of the way. Whether it's staying ahead of compliance, optimizing dosing, or empowering smaller utilities, we’re committed to supporting your digital transformation.
Ready to Embrace the Future of Digital Water?
We’d love to hear how your utility is preparing for the digital shift. What challenges are you facing, and where do you see the greatest opportunities for innovation? Let's continue the conversation!
Digital water transformation involves adopting advanced technologies to manage water quality, optimize operations, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. For utilities, especially smaller ones, this shift is crucial for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring sustainability in the face of aging infrastructure and environmental challenges.
Fontus Blue’s Virtual Jar tool helps operators optimize chemical dosing by balancing multiple water quality objectives, such as reducing disinfection byproducts and managing pH levels. It provides real-time data that enables more informed decision-making, resulting in improved water quality, reduced chemical usage, and better environmental outcomes.
The Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) are updated regulations requiring utilities to manage corrosion and proactively replace lead service lines. Compliance involves monitoring, risk assessment, and optimized treatment processes to reduce lead and copper levels in drinking water, ensuring public health safety.
Smaller utilities can adopt digital water solutions. Fontus Blue offers scalable tools tailored to the needs and budgets of small systems. These solutions provide immediate value by addressing critical pain points such as compliance and chemical dosing without requiring significant upfront investments.
Fontus Blue provides extensive training and support to ensure operators are confident using their digital tools. This includes hands-on coaching, real-time data insights, and ongoing assistance to help utilities integrate digital solutions into their daily operations, regardless of their size or experience level.
