In this episode of ProfitDig, Jeff Givens (Engineer), Jeff Spencer (Project Manager in Underground Utilities), and Scott Miller (CEO of Dickson Water Authority) discuss the technology, security, and challenges of managing a modern water system.
💧 Key Topics Covered:
🔹 Water System Cybersecurity – Why treatment facilities use air-gapped networks to prevent hackers from accessing operating software.
🔹 SCADA Monitoring & Remote Access – How the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system allows water authorities to monitor and control tank sites and pump stations remotely.
🔹 Smart Metering Technology – The role of AMR and AMI meters in tracking water usage through a cell-based “beacon” system.
🔹 How Fire Hydrants Affect Water Pressure – A deep dive into hydrant water flow, color-coded classifications, and why rural areas require special considerations for fire suppression.
🔹 Fire Hydrant Testing & Rural Challenges – Why accurate flow tests are difficult in rural areas and how fire trucks supplement water supply when hydrants are far apart.
From protecting critical infrastructure to ensuring fire safety in rural areas, this discussion is packed with valuable insights for engineers, contractors, and anyone interested in water management and underground utilities.
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