Introduction Alternative Meter Reading has become a popular subject among utilities over the last number of years. This is being driven by the constant restriction of operational budgets and an ever increasing pressure from customers regarding consistently increasing rates. Upon…
Read MoreA Visit with the Godfather
Recently I had the privilege of an extended visit with Allan Lambert, whom I have commonly heard referred to as the Godfather of water loss management. A handle that is rightly given, as he was a founding member and inaugural…
Read MoreCapital Improvement Plan Funding Slashed as Rate Increase is Voted Down by Council
I heard it again just last Friday in a call with a large southeastern utility where a capital improvement budget was cut from a $100 million to $14 million. The justification? Council did not approve the rate increase! Over and over again,…
Read MoreMillions spent on leaky Asheville water system
This was the headline that ran in the Asheville Citizen Times in mid July 2014. Link to story While the headline may hint of money pit, you only need to read the byline to get the real story: loss is…
Read MoreCavanaugh Presents at ACE14
Steve Cavanaugh presented “Georgia’s Innovation Continuum: Statewide Water Loss Training & Technical Assistance for Small Water Systems,” and “State of the States: Emerging Water Loss Regulation in the U.S.” at the American Water Works Association’s ACE14 Conference in Boston, Mass….
Read MoreTwo in a Row
For the second year in a row, Cavanaugh & Associates, P.A. receives an ACEC National Engineering Excellence Award Washington, D.C. – On April 29th, 2014 at the Engineering Excellence Gala, the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) presented a National Recognition…
Read MoreWater You Missing?
Congratulations to Will Jernigan, whose article entitled, “Water You Missing?: The World of Non-Revenue Water” was in the Fall edition of THE GEORGIA OPERATOR, the Official Journal of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals. The article details the proactive measures taken…
Read MoreCAVANAUGH ON TOUR- The LINE UP: Spring Conferences
Hoping to see you and network at some of these events. . . Be sure to look us up! March 6th, 2014 UNC Chapel Hill, N.C. NEXUS 2014: Water, Food, Climate & Energy Conference… The Nexus Conference pulls together a…
Read MoreCavanaugh Presents at International Water Association Conference
At the International Water Association’s EFFICIENT 2013: Water Efficient Strategies for Difficult Times this month in Paris France; Steve Cavanaugh, Jr., Marvin Cavanaugh, Sr., and Will Jernigan each presented a paper in his area of expertise. The conference focused on protecting…
Read MoreCavanaugh in the News
One of Cavanaugh’s award-winning projects was featured in the May edition of Public Works Magazine. The article entitled “Slick Solutions” is about the innovative grease and septage receiving station at the Fairforest Wastewater Treatment Facility in Spartanburg, SC. Cavanaugh’s unique…
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